Laboratory Chemist - Quality Control

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid volunteerism (16 hours/year)

PTO 104 hours/year + 10 holidays

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) invites applications for a QC Chemist I. You will support quality systems in the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products, providing essential lab support for raw materials and excipients used in finished products.

The role requires a chemistry degree with 1–3 years of pharmaceutical testing experience, plus proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong communication, accuracy, and adherence to policies are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 1–3 years pharmaceutical or testing experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with management, staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support quality systems for manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products.
• Provide general laboratory support for raw materials and excipients testing.
• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of API, excipients, and finished products.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
• Run instrumentation independently (HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis) per SOPs.
• Review data for accuracy and GMP/GLP compliance.
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate results.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Record keeping

Following policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Job description

QC Chemist I

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

The QC Chemist I supports quality systems as they relate to the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products. These duties include, but are not limited to, providing general laboratory support for raw materials and excipient testing used in the finished product.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or other related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, Biotechnology).
• Minimum Of 1-3 Years Pharmaceutical Or Testing Experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, and regulatory agencies by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and finished pharmaceutical products and excipients.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
• Run instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, HPLC, FTIR, UV VIS, and physical testing on pharmaceutical products according to client/compendia procedures and departmental SOPs.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data.

• BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!
• Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!
• PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!