QC Chemist

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a QC Chemist for our Milwaukee-area laboratory. The role emphasizes release and in-process testing of materials and finished API products, with hands-on use of HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, KF, and IC.

You will interpret chromatographic data and ensure GMP-compliant documentation, contributing to method development in a growing organization. You will prepare solutions, perform calculations, document activities, and maintain instruments while adhering to deadlines and training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform release and in-process testing of materials and APIs.
• Follow procedures and specifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Execute wet and analytical chemistry techniques for QC.
• Operate instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, KF, IC).
• Interpret chromatography data and document results using Chemstation/Chromeleon.
• Assess materials against specs for release and document decisions.
• Perform and review calculations to support testing and data evaluation.
• Prepare standard solutions and perform calculations.
• Document GMP activities clearly and legibly.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on QC instrumentation.
• Review data calculations for validation.
• Provide information during customer complaints/resolutions.
• Write procedures, methods, and material specifications.
• Participate in training and ensure procedures are followed.
• Meet deadlines and testing schedules.
• Participate in structured training from observation to independent testing.
• Handle supplies and ensure proper setup of equipment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Skills

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

Karl Fischer

IC

Data interpretation

GMP experience

Excel

Analytical Calculations

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Wet chemistry

Chromatography data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology

Tools

Chemstation

Chromeleon

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