QC Associate Scientist

Socket.dev; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Associate Scientist, QC to perform analytical testing and data generation in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical lab in Ohio. You will work with HPLC, GC, KF, FTIR, XRD, DSC, TGA, NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and other instruments while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role involves supporting stability programs, reviewing data, and collaborating with QA, Manufacturing, and clients to ensure batch release and quality testing within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• 3+ years pharmaceutical analytical lab experience with B.S. or 1 year with an M.S.
• Experience in a cGMP/GLP environment is required.
• Experience in a Quality Control laboratory is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of materials and products using HPLC, GC, KF, and related tools.
• Review data for technical accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support stability programs and data generation for client projects.
• Investigate OOS/OOT and support CAPA implementation.
• Author and review protocols, reports, and lab documentation.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and sample management.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Analytical testing

Documentation

GxP compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

3+ years pharma analytical lab experience (B.S.)

cGMP/GLP experience

Tools

NMR

XRD

FTIR

DSC

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Associate Scientist, QC

Department: Quality

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Scientist, QC to support quality control and stability testing activities within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical laboratory. This role is responsible for performing analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples; generating and reviewing analytical data; supporting laboratory investigations; and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience working with small molecule drug substances and drug products in cGMP and GLP environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using techniques such as HPLC, GC, KF, FTIR, XRD, DSC, TGA, PSD, NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and other laboratory instrumentation as required.
• Support stability programs through sample management, stability chamber monitoring, testing, and generation of stability data.
• Coordinate timely and compliant generation of analytical data to support client projects and manufacturing operations.
• Review laboratory data for technical accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to good documentation practices.
• Conduct OOS, OOT, and laboratory investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Author and review protocols, reports, specifications, analytical methods, and related laboratory documentation.
• Perform raw material sampling, testing, inspection, and coordination activities as required.
• Manage laboratory inventory, retained samples, reagents, standards, chemicals, and associated laboratory systems.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Clients to support analytical testing, batch release, and stability studies.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, GLP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related pharmaceutical analytical laboratory experience with a B.S. degree, or 1 year with an M.S. degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant experience in a Quality Control laboratory is required.
• Experience working in a cGMP and/or GLP-regulated environment is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with standard laboratory equipment, including HPLC, KF, XRD, PSD, analytical balances, pipettes, pH meters, and titration systems is required.
• Experience with GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, IC, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with assay, impurity, raw material, and stability testing.
• Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Experience conducting OOS/OOT investigations and root cause analysis preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of chemistry principles, data analysis, and basic statistical concepts.