QC Analyst

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing partner is hiring a QC Analyst in Raleigh, NC. This role involves performing analytical and wet chemistry testing, conducting routine inspections, and maintaining compliance with FDA regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and 2–3+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory. This position offers multiple shifts and the chance to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of analytical chemistry experience in an FDA‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience reviewing laboratory documentation and supporting regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical and wet chemistry testing.
• Conduct routine and non‑routine testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
• Record, analyze, and report test results.
• Review and revise laboratory procedures as needed.
• Support internal audits and maintain inspection‑ready status.

Skills

Wet chemistry techniques

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

cGMPs knowledge

Managing multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Coursework in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company that is hiring for a QC Analyst. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a regulated GMP laboratory environment. The ideal candidate has strong wet chemistry experience, hands‑on analytical testing in an FDA‑regulated setting, and the ability to support investigations and cross‑functional manufacturing operations. Multiple shifts available

• 1st shift: (1) Monday to Friday 6am to 2:30pm & (1) Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm

• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday 3pm to 11:30pm

Responsibilities:

1. Perform analytical and wet chemistry testing in accordance with approved SOPs and regulatory requirements.
2. Conduct routine and non‑routine testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
3. Record, analyze, and report test results; identify and **escalate** atypical or out‑of‑specification (OOS) results.
4. Review and revise laboratory procedures, testing methods, and documentation as needed.
5. Support internal audits and maintain inspection‑ready laboratory status.
6. Assist with instrument qualifications, method validations, and process validations.
7. Collaborate with formulation, filling, and packaging teams to support manufacturing operations.
8. Train junior analysts on laboratory techniques, SOPs, and compliance standards.
9. Participate in investigations and assist with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (preferred) or related science with coursework in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry.
2. 2–3+ years of analytical chemistry experience in an FDA‑regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
3. Strong hands‑on experience with wet chemistry techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
4. Working knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and FDA regulations.
5. Experience reviewing laboratory documentation and supporting regulatory audits.
6. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing laboratory.