QC Biochemist

Virtue America; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level QC Biochemist to support biochemical testing, laboratory analysis, and quality control activities in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role encompasses routine testing, sample prep, and documentation, all while ensuring GMP/cGMP, GLP, and GDP compliance.

Ideal for recent graduates with backgrounds in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields, this position offers exposure to HPLC, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and other analytical methods within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 0–2 years of biochemical testing or QC experience.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of GMP/cGMP, GLP, and data integrity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine biochemical testing of materials and products.
• Assist analytical testing of biological samples and formulations.
• Prepare samples, reagents and lab solutions.
• Carry out protein assays, ELISA, UV-Vis, and related methods.
• Support use of HPLC, SDS-PAGE, and related instruments.
• Maintain notebooks and QC records.
• Follow SOPs and approved testing procedures.
• Support equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Assist investigations of OOS/OOT results.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, GLP and GDP.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Analytical Development, Manufacturing and Validation teams.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Biochemical testing

Analytical thinking

Documentation

GMP compliance

Problem-solving

Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

SDS-PAGE

ELISA

UV-Vis spectroscopy

GDP documentation

Job description

We are seeking an Entry-Level QC Biochemist to support biochemical testing, laboratory analysis, and quality control activities within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will perform routine laboratory testing, assist with sample preparation, analyze biological samples, and maintain accurate laboratory documentation while ensuring compliance with GMP/cGMP, FDA regulations, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences who are interested in pharmaceutical quality control and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine biochemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Assist with analytical testing of biological samples, proteins, enzymes, and pharmaceutical formulations.
• Prepare samples, reagents, buffers, standards, and laboratory solutions.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as protein assays, ELISA, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and other biochemical testing methods.
• Support analytical testing using HPLC, SDS-PAGE, and related laboratory instruments, as applicable.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, test results, worksheets, and quality control records.
• Follow approved analytical methods, SOPs, and testing procedures.
• Assist with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support investigations involving out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with GMP/cGMP, GLP, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, and Validation teams.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and laboratory continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in biochemical testing, pharmaceutical QC, laboratory operations, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of biochemical principles, laboratory testing, and sample preparation.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments, testing procedures, and documentation practices.
• Basic understanding of GMP/cGMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.