QC Chemist

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a QC Chemist in the Milwaukee area to support release and in-process testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished API products using HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and other analytical methods.

You will interpret chromatography data, maintain GMP-compliant documentation, and contribute to method development in a growing organization. A bachelor’s degree in a sciences field and 2–3 years of industrial lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology.
• 2–3 years of industrial laboratory experience as a chemist.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and GC in QC/analytical labs.
• Experience with GMP or regulated quality systems and documentation.
• 2+ years of Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform release and in-process testing of raw materials, intermediates, test materials, and finished API products according to methods.
• Follow procedures, specifications, and test methods ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Operate wet and analytical chemistry techniques to support QC activities.
• Use laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, KF, IC, ICP-MS forthcoming) for routine and specialized analyses.
• Interpret chromatography data and document results clearly in GMP records.
• Perform calculations to support testing and data evaluation.
• Prepare and standardize volumetric solutions for routine and non-routine testing.
• Document GMP activities comprehensively and legibly.

Skills

Data interpretation

Analytical calculations

GMP documentation

Excel data analysis

Procedures writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

KF

IC

ICP-MS (to be installed)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: QC Chemist

Job Description

The QC Chemist works in a quality control laboratory within a pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturing environment in the Milwaukee area. This role focuses on release and in-process testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished API products using a wide range of analytical instrumentation. The QC Chemist interprets chromatography data, manages analytical documentation in compliance with GMP requirements, and contributes to method and analytical development in a growing, expansion-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform release and in-process testing of raw materials, intermediates, test materials, and finished API products in accordance with written methods and procedures.
• Follow all applicable procedures, specifications, and test methods, ensuring full compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Execute wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques to support quality control activities.
• Operate and utilize laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer (KF), IC, and a soon-to-be-installed ICP-MS, to perform routine and specialized analyses.
• Interpret chromatography data and other analytical results, using data management systems such as Chemstation or Chromeleon where applicable.
• Assess whether materials meet specifications for release and document decisions clearly and accurately.
• Perform and review critical and complex calculations to support analytical testing and data evaluation.
• Prepare and standardize volumetric solutions to support routine and non-routine testing.
• Clearly document all GMP activities accurately and legibly, maintaining complete and compliant laboratory records.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on QC instrumentation to ensure reliable operation.
• Review data calculations for validation activities and ensure accuracy of analytical results.
• Provide information and documentation responses in cases of customer complaints or returns, supporting investigations and resolutions.
• Write procedures, test methods, protocols, reports, and material specifications to support laboratory operations and continuous improvement.
• Support a culture of consistent compliance by participating in training, providing guidance, and reviewing procedures as needed.
• Meet deadlines and testing schedules established by quality control leadership.
• Participate in a structured training process, progressing from observing tests, to performing tests under supervision, to independently executing tests.
• Handle laboratory supplies such as columns, liners, and septa, and ensure proper setup and use of analytical equipment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds as needed to handle materials, reagents, and equipment in the laboratory.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology.
• 2-3 years of experience as a chemist in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and GC in a quality control or analytical laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, Karl Fischer (KF), and IC.
• Ability to interpret and review analytical and chromatographic data accurately.
• Strong competency in performing and verifying critical and complex calculations.
• Experience working under GMP or similar regulated quality systems, with the ability to document activities clearly and legibly.
• At least 2 years of experience using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Capability to prepare and standardize volumetric solutions and perform wet chemistry techniques.
• Ability to write clear and concise procedures, test methods, protocols, reports, and material specifications.
• Capacity to perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on QC instrumentation.
• Ability to assess whether materials meet specifications for release based on analytical results.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds as part of laboratory duties.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with data management systems such as Chemstation or Chromeleon.
• Familiarity with NMR and broader analytical chemistry techniques.
• Experience with API, flavor and fragrance, or specialty chemical environments.
• Comfort working in smaller organizations where chemists gain exposure to a wide range of analytical equipment and responsibilities.
• Interest in contributing to analytical development, method development, and validation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-qual