Pharma QC Scientist II - HPLC/GC Method Expert

Actalent; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is looking for a QC Scientist II to perform qualitative and quantitative testing in a regulated pharmaceutical lab. You will work with HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry, ensuring data integrity and contributing to method improvements.

You will prepare samples, review results, and collaborate with QA and manufacturing to support investigations and product quality in a fast-paced Columbus, OH environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field; Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred.
• 2–3+ years of industry experience in a chemistry lab.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC or GC.
• Experience in GMP/FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing for APIs, starting materials, packaging components, and finished products.
• Prepare samples and dilutions to ensure accurate analytical results.
• Conduct HPLC/GC analyses following GMP procedures.
• Peer-review analytical documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized laboratory data in notebooks and controlled documents.
• Re-validate methods as needed and write technical reports.
• Troubleshoot analyses and instruments to support investigations and routine testing.

Skills

Analytical testing

Instrument troubleshooting

Data integrity

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

GMP/FDA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Wet chemistry

Job description

Actalent is looking for a QC Scientist II to perform qualitative and quantitative testing in a regulated pharmaceutical lab. You will work with HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry, ensuring data integrity and contributing to method improvements.

You will prepare samples, review results, and collaborate with QA and manufacturing to support investigations and product quality in a fast-paced Columbus, OH environment.