QC Analytical Scientist - 3rd Shift Group Leader

LabRulez; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Senior QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to support GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs and stability samples. You will lead a 3–5 person team and drive investigations, method transfers and validations.

Role requires strong GMP/GLP experience, leadership skills, and proficiency with analytical techniques (NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, UV-Vis, TGA). Per shift schedule in Albany with excellent full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• BS or MS with GMP/GLP experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech setting.
• Minimum 3–5 years of GMP/GLP testing and leadership experience.
• Experience with LC, GC, NMR and at least two of ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing of pharmaceutical samples (in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, stability).
• Oversee method transfer, qualification and verification studies.
• Investigate OOS, OOT and invalid results and drive CAPA.
• ment and join client and internal teams as a point of contact.
• Support reference standard qualification and management.
• Ensure adherence to GMP/ICH and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

GMP/GLP testing

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

GC

LC

ICP-OES

IR

UV-Vis

TGA

Job description

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

QC Analytical Scientist - 3rd 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 Scientist - 3rd Shift Group Leader

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is currently hiring for a Senior 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 5+ years of GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with 3+ years of industry GMP/GLP testing experience
• 3+ years 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
• 1+ years of prior leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ 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 10:00pm-8:30am - the following shifts are available:

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-$55.00per hourbased on education, past leadership,and related industry experience

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