QC Analytical Chemist Night Shift - Group Leader

LabRulez; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader for the night shift in Albany, NY to lead GMP testing of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs and stability samples.

You will manage a team of 3–5 chemists, ensure compliance with 21 CFR 210/211 and ICH guidelines, mentor staff, and drive quality, efficiency, and investigations into OOS/OOT results.

Qualifications

• BS with 3+ years GMP/GLP testing, or MS with 1+ years GMP/GLP testing.
• At least 1 year LC, Conductivity, and Titration experience.
• Experience using two or more listed techniques (NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA).
• Strong GMP/ICH knowledge and 21 CFR familiarity.
• Previous leadership/training experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP testing of in-process materials, intermediates, APIs and stability samples.
• Investigate invalid results and support OOS/OOT investigations.
• Guide method transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
• Supervise and develop a chemist team of 3–5 members.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ICH, and 21 CFR guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

GMP/GLP testing

Education

BS in Chemistry or Life Sciences

MS in Chemistry/Life Sciences

Tools

NMR

GC

LC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

Job description

Analytical chemist, Quality Control (QC), Manager, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Molecular spectroscopy UV-Vis, RAMAN, FTIR, NMR, AAS, ICP/OES, ICP/MS, Gas chromatography, Liquid chromatography, Material analysis

QC Analytical Chemist Night Shift - Group Leader

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

QC Analytical Chemist Night Shift - Group Leader

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is currently hiring for a QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to support and lead GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. In addition, the successful candidate will support investigations of invalid results, method transfer activities, and lead a team of 3-5 individual contributors. 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

Leadership & Team Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of chemists.
• Serve as a proactive and effective point of contact for client and internal teams.
• Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding processes as needed
• Disseminate administrative communications and promote company vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Perform administrative tasks to support team member growth and development
• Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork with the group

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with 3+ years of GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with 1+ years 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
• Prior leadership experience (training/mentoring, college committees, industry leadership, etc.)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least a year of GMP experience
• 1+ years of successful leadership experience

Additional Information

This position is a permanent, full-time role with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Albany, NY are encouraged to apply. The position will work 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule - the following shifts are available:

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & every other Wednesday
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday & ever other Wednesday

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: $38.00-$42.00per hourbased on education, leadership, and related industry experience

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