Pharma QC Chemist: Analytical Methods & GMP Compliance

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a chemist to perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished dosage forms in a GMP-regulated lab in California. You will ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality in line with FDA/ICH standards.

Responsibilities include operating GC/LC-MS/UHPLC systems, validating methods, and supporting regulatory submissions. The role requires strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, R&D, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • 1-5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory.
  • Experience with GMP, GLP, and GDP requirements.
  • Proficiency with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR) and method validation.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain analytical instruments (GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, UPLC, HPLC) with detectors (UV-Vis, PDA, CAD).
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and precision.
  • Develop and validate analytical methods compliant with ICH and FDA guidelines.
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on materials and finished products.
  • Conduct stability studies per ICH guidelines and document results for regulatory submissions.
  • Investigate deviations and conduct CAPA to address root causes.
  • Ensure testing adheres to GLP, GMP, GDP, and other regulatory standards.
  • Assist in audits and collaborations with R&D, production, and QA teams.

Skills

HPLC
GC
LC-MS
UPLC
UV-Vis
Dissolution Testing
FDA & ICH regulations
Root cause analysis
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Communication
GMP/GLP/GDP
ICH Q2(R1) and Q1A

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biochemistry
1-5 years in pharmaceutical QC lab
Experience with GMP/GLP/GDP requirements

Tools

GC-MS
HPLC systems
LC-MS
UPLC/UV detectors
Analytical method validation

Job description

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a chemist to perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished dosage forms in a GMP-regulated lab in California. You will ensure product safety, efficacy, and quality in line with FDA/ICH standards.

Responsibilities include operating GC/LC-MS/UHPLC systems, validating methods, and supporting regulatory submissions. The role requires strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, R&D, and

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