QC Chemist - 2nd Shift

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, seeks a junior QC Chemist to join our manufacturing quality team in the USA. You will perform QC analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, while supporting stability testing and process validation activities.

The role requires a Bachelors in chemistry and at least one year of analytical or QC laboratory experience, with meticulous documentation and strict adherence to cGMP/SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability testing.
• Conduct routine testing and inspections of production parts, weights, and measures.
• Inspect production equipment for QC aspects and maintain documentation for batch records.
• Assist in experiments for product development and pilot batches; ensure compliance with SOPs and FDA/cGMP requirements.
• Maintain laboratory spaces, calibrate instruments, and liaise with other departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

At Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, we offer exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief to our customers. Our wellness and first aid products include a variety of creams and ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste all made in the USA since 1850.

We are currently seeking a junior level quality focused QC Chemist with analytical or quality control laboratory experience in a Manufacturing environment.

Education / Experience

Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field. Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Duties

• Under direction from the Laboratory Supervisor, performs quality control analysis on raw materials, in-process samples, finished/filled products, process validation/evaluation, and stability testing
• Routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections of parts used, weights, and measures
• Inspects production equipment for various Q.C. aspects
• Maintains proper documentation for Filling department quality control
• Assists in experiments relative to the discovery and development of new products
• Makes pilot batches of experimental products
• Creates processing batch sheets and batch records (PBR’s), and checks artwork, crimp codes, log sheets, & shipping requirements
• Prepare artwork ingredient list
• General electronic and hard copy file, records, documents and database maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of department, and assist in the disposal of hazardous (laboratory) waste
• Assist in laboratory instrument qualification and/or calibration
• Act as subject matter expert for laboratory instrumentation or analytical techniques
• Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy
• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with S.O.P.'s, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other basis protected by law.