Entry-Level Analytical Chemist: GMP-Driven Pharma Testing

Virtue America; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level Analytical Chemist in Texas to support analytical testing, laboratory operations, and quality control within a GMP/cGMP environment. You will assist with testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GLP.

This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in Chemistry or related fields and offers exposure to HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology or related field.
• 0–2 years of analytical chemistry/quality control experience or internships.
• Familiarity with GMP/cGMP, GLP and Good Documentation Practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Assist with analytical testing using HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testing equipment.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, buffers, and laboratory solutions according to approved procedures.
• Follow analytical methods, laboratory SOPs, and established testing protocols.
• Record laboratory results accurately and maintain complete documentation.
• Assist with method verification, validation, and transfer activities.
• Support investigations involving OOS and OOT results.
• Perform routine instrument checks and assist with calibration and maintenance.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and organized.
• Follow GMP/cGMP, GLP, safety procedures, and data integrity requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Validation teams.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level Analytical Chemist in Texas to support analytical testing, laboratory operations, and quality control within a GMP/cGMP environment. You will assist with testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GLP.

This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in Chemistry or related fields and offers exposure to HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and dissolution testing, with