GMP Lab Chemist – Quality & Testing

Actalent; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemist in Mission Viejo, CA to prepare reagent solutions and perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing in support of QA, stability studies, and product development.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with lab staff. This contract-to-hire, full-time onsite position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in lab practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemistry and wet chemistry techniques in a lab.
• Experience preparing chemical reagents for testing.
• Proficiency in pH testing and related measurements.
• Hands-on with analytical instrumentation like balances, pH meters, autopipettes.
• Aseptic technique during microbiological and sensitive procedures.
• Detail-oriented and GMP-compliant documentation.
• Follow GMP procedures and review data for accuracy.
• Review and verify testing data for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagent solutions to support testing activities.
• Perform testing on materials and finished products for QA, stability, and development.
• Review and verify the accuracy, completeness, and documentation of testing results.
• Maintain GMP compliance and established laboratory procedures.
• Document testing activities, results, deviations, and investigations per GMP.
• Support troubleshooting and investigations related to testing and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement of laboratory processes and methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Wet chemistry techniques

Reagent preparation

pH testing

Analytical instruments

Aseptic technique

GMP documentation

Data review

Tools

Analytical balances

pH meters

Autopipettes

Volumetric glassware

Autoclaves

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Chemist in Mission Viejo, CA to prepare reagent solutions and perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing in support of QA, stability studies, and product development.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with lab staff. This contract-to-hire, full-time onsite position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in lab practices.