QC Analytical Chemist Night Shift - Group Leader

Eurofins; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Bonus eligibility

Zusammenfassung

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking a QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to oversee GMP testing of pharmaceutical samples and lead a 3-5 member team. The role involves investigations of invalid results, method transfer, and coordinating with clients while ensuring high quality laboratory operations.

The position works 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule; requires a BS/MS with GMP/GLP experience and strong LC, NMR, GC, and ICP-OES skills.

Qualifikationen

• BS with 3+ years GMP/GLP testing or MS with 1+ years GMP/GLP testing.
• Minimum 1 year LC, Conductivity, and Titration experience.
• Proficiency with at least two techniques/instruments listed (NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA).
• Knowledge of GMP, ICH, and 21 CFR guidelines.
• Prior leadership/mentoring experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Conduct testing and review per approved methods and specs.
• Follow GMP regulations and ICH guidelines in all activities.
• Test 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.
• Lead a team of chemists and coordinate client communications.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

GMP/GLP testing

Analytical thinking

ICH/regulatory knowledge

Client communication

Ausbildung

BS in Chemistry or Life Sciences

MS in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

LC (Liquid Chromatography)

NMR

GC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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.

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

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

Role

This position is a permanent, full-time role with overtime as needed. 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-$42.00 per hour based on education, leadership, and related industry experience

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