Lead QC Chemistry Scientist – Pharmaceutical

Live Well Homecare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Irvine, CA seeks a QC Chemistry Lead to oversee laboratory testing ensuring safety and quality of pharmaceutical and infusion products. You will coordinate daily QC chemistry activities, perform analytical testing (HPLC, GC, wet chemistry), troubleshoot methods, and lead investigations.

The role requires leadership in mentoring analysts and maintaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement while adhering strictly to cGMP and FDA/ICH regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Regulatory compliance in pharma/testing.
• Proven leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QC chemistry activities.
• Perform and review analytical testing (HPLC, GC, wet chemistry).
• Troubleshoot methods and instruments.
• Support method transfers and validations.
• Lead investigations.
• Mentor analysts and promote safety.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP and FDA/ICH regulations.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Laboratory oversight

Tools

HPLC

GC

Wet chemistry

Method transfers

Job description

Role:

QC Chemistry Lead responsible for overseeing laboratory testing to ensure the safety and quality of pharmaceutical and infusion therapy products.

• Responsibilities: Coordinate daily QC chemistry activities, perform and review analytical testing (HPLC, GC, wet chemistry), troubleshoot methods and instruments, support method transfers and validations, and lead investigations.
• Leadership: Mentor analysts and promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the laboratory environment.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to cGMP and FDA/ICH regulations in all testing and processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting skills, and leadership abilities to foster a productive team environment.