QC Analytical Analyst, Raw Materials Testing

Lantheus Brand; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Lantheus seeks a QC Analytical Analyst in Springfield, NJ, to ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include raw material sampling, USP ID testing, release and stability testing, and method validation, with on-site work five days a week on first shift (8 AM–5 PM).

Required: a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or Biochemistry and 3+ years GMP lab experience, plus experience with HPLC, rTLC, and LIMS. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of GMP laboratory experience.
• Experience with HPLC and rTLC is preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills under tight timelines.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform Raw Material Sampling and USP ID testing.
• Conduct QC release and stability testing of drug products.
• Validate analytical procedures to meet QC needs.
• Develop and transfer analytical methods with QC and contract manufacturers.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

GMP experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

radio-Thin Layer Chromatography (rTLC)

LIMS

Job description

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH)is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes. Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years.

Today, we’re expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology, neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions, along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world.

At Lantheus we are purpose-driven, and every employee plays a vital role in our success. We’re dedicated to cultivating a high-growth, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact, because we know someone’s health is in our hands.

Summary of Role

We are seeking a Quality Control (QC) Analytical Analyst, to ensure that manufactured products meet established quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The daily QC activities include raw material, intermediate product and final drug product release testing of sterile injectable radiopharmaceutical products used to detect and treat cancer. Additional laboratory duties include performing stability testing, analytical method transfers and analytical method validations. Qualified Analysts are expected to provide training on testing protocols and safety measures for junior staff members. The QC Analytical Analyst will have the opportunity to draft documents related to these efforts as well.

This position is based in Springfield, NJ and requires a presence on-site five days per week, and open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This role will be on First Shift (approximately 8 AM – 5 PM).

Responsibilities

• Perform Raw Material Sampling
• Perform USP ID testing, both chemical and instrumentation
• Perform QC release and stability testing on drug products
• Execute experimental protocols, SOP’s, etc., consistent with cGMP/GLP.
• Validate analytical procedures to meet QC’s needs.
• Adapt, maintain, and operate analytical instrumentation.
• Develop and transfer analytical methods to and from QC and contract manufacturers as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all safety requirements.
• Conduct radiation safety duties conforming to regulations.
• Participate in department meetings via input, feedback, and execution of assigned tasks.
• Ensure the work environment is clean, safe and in compliance with safety and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Report monthly on supplies for QC orders involving devices and reagents.
• Participate in laboratory investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Prepare chemical reagents for manufacturing and QC.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry required
• Minimum of 3+ years of applicable GMP laboratory experience required Radiopharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Experience using analytical techniques, such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and radio-Thin Layer Chromatography (rTLC).
• Strong organizational, and problem-solving skills while working under strict timelines.
• Ability to convey complex ideas in a simple manner to management and customers, exercise independent judgement during method development/transfer processes.
• Knowledge of analytical methods currently used for testing, release, and stability of sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Team oriented mindset and demonstrates ability to work easily with cross functional teams.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word and experienced in working with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to critically review and interpret quality event investigations.
• Understanding of quality risk management strategies, as well as demonstrated ability to continuously improve the QMS and manufacturing/testing operations.
• Skilled at initial interpretation of issues and effectively communicating such issues to Upper Management for further consideration.
• Ability to lead quality initiatives that enhance site QMS, and adjacent activities.
• Ability to work efficiently when working independently on quality-related tasks.
• Ability to implement corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor, with assistance from cross-functional team members.
• Ability to quickly recognize conflicts/issues and notify management with proposed recommendations for resolution.
• Ability to verbally communicate updates, problems, projects, and any required information clearly to all audiences.
• As this job involves working within proximity to radiation, the individual must have a “safety-first” mindset.

Core Values

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn, adapt, and win
• Know someone’s health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

The pay range for this position is between $72,000 and $107,000 annually.

Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive, and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award. Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Other offerings include life and disability benefits, pre-tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave. Interested candidates can apply at Lantheus.com. Applications for this position will be accepted until August 15, 2026.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] .

Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer.