Pharma HPLC Scientist — GMP Quality Analyst

Actalent; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent in Coral Springs, FL seeks a Quality Chemist to perform routine analytical testing on pharmaceutical samples, including finished products, stability samples, and raw materials, using UV-Vis, HPLC, and related methods in an FDA- and GMP-regulated lab.

This contract-to-hire role offers first or second shift options with training on first shift; on-site work; pay range $29.00–$39.00 per hour, based on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related field with 12 years of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis, or a Masters degree in Chemistry or related field with 1 year of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Proficiency in HPLC techniques for pharmaceutical analysis.
• Proficiency in UPLC methods and related chromatographic techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of UV-Vis spectroscopy for routine testing.
• Solid analytical experience in chemistry, with the ability to apply principles to pharmaceutical testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of finished products, stability samples, raw materials, in-process and process validation samples, CV samples, and developmental samples in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Conduct assays, chromatographic purity tests, content uniformity analyses using UV-Vis and HPLC, particle size distribution measurements using various techniques, and water determination by Karl Fischer, following in-house monographs and USP methods.
• Evaluate test results and decide on the acceptability of samples based on established criteria and analytical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, summaries, and documentation in strict compliance with SOPs.
• Ensure laboratories are maintained with good housekeeping practices and remain in full compliance with cGMP requirements.

Skills

HPLC

UPLC

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Pharmaceutical analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Actalent in Coral Springs, FL seeks a Quality Chemist to perform routine analytical testing on pharmaceutical samples, including finished products, stability samples, and raw materials, using UV-Vis, HPLC, and related methods in an FDA- and GMP-regulated lab.

This contract-to-hire role offers first or second shift options with training on first shift; on-site work; pay range $29.00–$39.00 per hour, based on qualifications and location.