In-Process QC Scientist – API Analytics & Manufacturing

Phlow Corporation; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock options

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Phlow Corporation in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking a Quality Control Scientist, Manufacturing to perform in-process analytical testing and support API development, scale-up, and manufacturing decisions. This hands-on laboratory role collaborates with Manufacturing, Process Development, MS&T, and QA to deliver timely results under cGMP and safety standards.

The position requires flexibility to work varying shifts to align with production schedules, with compensation including a bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2-5 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, API, chemical manufacturing, CDMO, or another related environment.
• 2-5 years of practical experience operating analytical instrumentation, preferably including HPLC and GC.
• Experience executing established analytical methods and interpreting analytical results.
• Strong laboratory documentation and data-integrity practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine analytical and instrumentation issues.
• Must have the flexibility to work varying shifts and adjust working hours based on the production schedule.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing of samples generated during API development, scale-up, engineering, and manufacturing activities.
• Execute established analytical methods to evaluate reaction progress, intermediates, process streams, and API samples.
• Provide accurate and timely analytical results to Manufacturing and technical teams to support process decisions.
• Provide QC laboratory coverage aligned with manufacturing schedules, including flexibility to work varying shifts or non-standard hours as production needs change.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation used for in-process and QC testing.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, mobile phases, and other laboratory solutions according to approved procedures.
• Perform chromatographic, spectroscopic, wet chemistry, and other routine analytical testing.
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete, contemporaneous, and traceable laboratory records.
• Assist with analytical method transfer, verification, qualification, and validation activities.
• Support investigations of atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) analytical results, as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot routine analytical instrument issues and coordinate maintenance or service when necessary.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, MS&T, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other technical teams.
• Work safely when handling APIs, intermediates, solvents, reagents, and other chemicals.
• Perform activities in accordance with applicable SOPs, cGMP requirements, and data-integrity expectations.

Skills

In-process testing

Analytical testing

Documentation

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

Karl Fischer

UV-Vis

FTIR

pH meters

Titration

Job description

Phlow Corporation in Petersburg, Virginia, is seeking a Quality Control Scientist, Manufacturing to perform in-process analytical testing and support API development, scale-up, and manufacturing decisions. This hands-on laboratory role collaborates with Manufacturing, Process Development, MS&T, and QA to deliver timely results under cGMP and safety standards.

The position requires flexibility to work varying shifts to align with production schedules, with compensation including a bonus