QC Analytical Chemist - III

SGS Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced QC laboratory specialist to perform routine and complex analytical testing for pharmaceutical products. The role covers raw materials through stability samples, using HPLC, GC, UV, and other techniques, with strict adherence to cGMP and regulatory guidelines.

You will document results in LIMS, participate in data reviews, and support audits. Prior audits and Empower/LIMS experience are a plus, along with strong attention to detail and safety awareness in

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's or Master's degree in a chemical or related science with GMP/cGMP exposure.
• :Experience in GMP/cGMP QC laboratory and pharma/biopharma settings.
• :Hands-on with HPLC, GC, and UV instrumentation.
• :Strong GMP documentation and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• :Experience with EL systems and data management tools.
• :Audit-ready documentation experience.
• :Ability to follow detailed procedures with high accuracy.
• :5–7 years pharma QC lab experience.
• :Empower software experience preferred.
• :Experience reviewing SOPs and lab docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of raw materials, drug substances, drug products, in-process and stability samples.
• Conduct routine wet chemistry and analytical testing using HPLC, GC, UV, and other instrumentation.
• Document and review analytical results using LIMS.
• Follow cGMP requirements, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in peer review of data and lab documentation.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure testing per approved methods.
• Support audits with thorough and compliant documentation.
• Complete required training in laboratory operations and safety.
• Adhere to safety procedures for high-potency oncology products.
• Work in an electronic paperless, LIMS-based environment.
• Collaborate with quality, compliance and lab personnel.

Skills

GMP/cGMP

Quality Control

Analytical Testing

Wet Chemistry

HPLC

GC

UV-Visible Spectroscopy

CGE

ICE

Polarimeter

Osmometer

pH Meter

Conductivity Meter

TOC Analyzer

LIMS

Empower Chromatography Software

Documentation

SOPs

Regulatory Compliance

Data Management

Audit Support

Electronic Laboratory Systems

Pharmaceutical Industry

Biopharmaceutical Industry

PPE

OSHA

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Related scientific discipline

Tools

Empower Chromatography Software

LIMS

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing of: Raw materials Drug substances Drug products In-process samples Stability samples
• Raw materials
• Drug substances
• Drug products
• In-process samples
• Stability samples
• Conduct routine wet chemistry and analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation, including: HPLC GC UV-Visible Spectroscopy CGE ICE Polarimeter Osmometer pH Meter Conductivity Meter TOC Analyzer
• HPLC
• GC
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• CGE
• ICE
• Polarimeter
• Osmometer
• pH Meter
• Conductivity Meter
• TOC Analyzer
• Accurately document and review analytical results using electronic laboratory systems (LIMS).
• Follow all cGMP requirements, laboratory procedures, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in peer review of data and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is performed according to approved methods.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining thorough and compliant documentation.
• Complete required training in laboratory operations, safety procedures, and quality systems.
• Strictly adhere to safety procedures while working with high-potency oncology products.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection when required.
• Comply with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Work in a laboratory-based, electronic paperless documentation environment utilizing LIMS.
• Collaborate with quality, compliance, and laboratory personnel.

Skills:

• GMP/cGMP
• Quality Control
• Analytical Testing
• Wet Chemistry
• HPLC
• GC
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• CGE
• ICE
• Polarimeter
• Osmometer
• pH Meter
• Conductivity Meter
• TOC Analyzer
• LIMS
• Empower Chromatography Software
• Documentation
• SOPs
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Management
• Audit Support
• Electronic Laboratory Systems
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• PPE
• OSHA
• Attention to Detail

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Related scientific discipline
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Related scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP/cGMP Quality Control laboratory environment.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry is required.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and UV.
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with electronic laboratory systems and data management tools.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• 5–7 years of pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience.
• Experience using Empower chromatography software.
• Previous involvement in audit-ready environments.
• Experience reviewing laboratory documentation and SOPs.