Pharma QC Chemist (Onsite) – HPLC/GC Expert

Actalent; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Chemist in Ballwin, MO to perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and dissolution methods. The role emphasizes GMP/GDP, data integrity, and collaboration within a growing lab team.

You will support method development, transfer, validation, and stability testing while maintaining compliant documentation and instrument readiness in a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of pharmaceutical quality control lab experience.
• Experience with USP testing and compendial methods.
• GMP/GDP and data integrity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, dissolution, and other lab instrumentation to evaluate materials and products.
• Execute USP compendial testing of raw materials, in-process samples, intermediates, and finished products.
• Review, interpret, and document test results complying with GMP, GDP and data integrity requirements.
• Prepare samples and reagents; perform wet chemistry and ensure proper instrument setup.
• Support method verification, transfer, and troubleshooting for client-sponsored and internal projects.
• Assist in method development, optimization, robustness, and documentation of procedures.
• Participate in validation activities and documentation of data; support continuous improvements.
• Contribute to stability studies by scheduled testing and trend monitoring.
• Collaborate with a team to handle all lab duties, including prep, testing, reporting and cleanup.
• Maintain lab documentation and electronic records clearly and compliantly.
• Ensure instruments are calibrated and used per SOPs.
• Follow safety and GLP/GMP practices and keep workspace organized.
• Communicate results, deviations, issues, and improvement opportunities to team.

Skills

QC laboratory experience

Analytical instruments

USP methods

GMP/GDP and data integrity

Pharma materials testing

Analytical chemistry

Troubleshooting methods/instruments

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking in QC

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS acceptable

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Dissolution testing

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Chemist in Ballwin, MO to perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and dissolution methods. The role emphasizes GMP/GDP, data integrity, and collaboration within a growing lab team.

You will support method development, transfer, validation, and stability testing while maintaining compliant documentation and instrument readiness in a fully onsite environment.