QC Analytical Chemist

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based–

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a QC Analytical Chemist to support GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. The role includes investigations of invalid results and method transfer activities, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities cover testing per approved methods, adherence to GMP and ICH guidelines, and using techniques such as NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, and TGA, along with

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field with GMP/GLP testing experience
• At least 1 year of industry experience with LC, Conductivity, and Titration
• Experience using two or more analytical techniques listed (NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA)
• Familiarity with GMP/ICH guidelines and 21 CFR parts 210 and 211
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements
• Follow GMP regulations and applicable ICH guidelines
• Test pharmaceutical samples including in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies
• Support investigations for OOS, OOT, and invalid results
• Utilize analytical techniques including NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA
• Reference standard qualification and management; review impurities and residual solvents

Skills

GMP/GLP experience

LC, Conductivity, Titration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Master's degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

NMR

GC

LC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

Job description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is currently hiring for a QC Analytical Chemist to support GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. In addition, the successful candidate will support investigations of invalid results and method transfer activities. This individual will have high attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements
• Follow protocols for GMP regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and applicable ICH guidelines
• Testing of pharmaceutical samples including in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, stability, and more.
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies
• Support investigations for OOS, OOT, and invalid results
• Utilize various analytical techniques including: NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, Conductivity, Specific Rotation, Titration, TGA, and more
• Reference standard qualification and management
• Elemental impurities and residual solvent testing and review

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with at least a year of GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with at least 6 months of industry GMP/GLP testing experience
• At least a year of industry experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Conductivity, and Titration
• Proven experience utilizing at least two of the following techniques and/or instruments:
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Refractive Index (RI), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CRF guidelines
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• At least a year of GMP experience

Additional Information

This position is a permanent, full-time role with overtime as needed.

Schedule

6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 10-hour shifts, four days per week, 40 hours per week: either Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday.

Excellent full-time benefits include

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $23.00-$29.00 per hour based on education and related experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.