QC Chemist Associate

Unither Pharma; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a QC Chemist Associate to perform routine analyses and support analytical method development in a compliant lab environment. The role involves maintaining lab quality systems and reporting to the Lab Supervisor, ideal for candidates with a background in chemistry and lab techniques.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with A.A.S., or 0+ years with B.S. in chemistry or related science.
• Familiarity with cGMP environments.
• Ability to work with chemical/biological hazards and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine analytical tests following cGMPs.
• Supports lab systems compliance with SOPs and regulations.
• Identifies problems and supports troubleshooting under supervision.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV-VIS

FTIR

Dissolution

Documentation practices

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of LIMS

Education

Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry preferred

Job description

QC Chemist Associate

Who we are?

We are a French pharmaceutical industrial group, recognized for making affordable healthcare products that improve and simplify patients’ lives for as many people as possible.

With 30 years of technological expertise, we are a world leader in sterile single-dose products, with 10 sites across 4 continents and more than 2000 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC in Rochester (NY) specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets, and Capsules. It employs over 280 staff.

Your role

Reporting to the Lab Supervisor,

Job Summary: Performs routine analyses of materials, drug substances, and drug products following cGMPs. Supports analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting under supervision. Assists with maintaining lab quality systems.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Completed Analyses (40%)
   • Performs, interprets, evaluates, and records routine and non-routine analytical tests of materials, drug substances, and drug products following cGMPs.
   • Executes protocols and experiments as written.
   • Maintains instruments and equipment, conducts sample tests, performs routine calibration, and ensures adequate supplies.
   • Maintains and updates training records.
2. Safe, Compliant, Efficient Labs (30%)
   • Supports lab systems and maintains compliance with SOPs, cGMPs, HS&E, and regulations (FDA, DEA, USP, EP, OSHA).
3. Problems Identified (30%)
   • Identifies and communicates problems, supports investigations, troubleshooting, and method development/validation under supervision.
   • Writes basic investigations with supervision.

Your profile

Education: Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or related science; Bachelor’s preferred.

Experience: 2+ years with A.A.S. or 0+ years with B.S. in chemistry or related science.

Skills: Experience with lab techniques (HPLC, GC, UV-VIS, FTIR, dissolution), familiarity with cGMP environment, good documentation practices, basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), knowledge of LIMS and instrument software is a plus.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: Visual acuity, color recognition, dexterity, ability to read/write/communicate in English, work with chemical/biological hazards, sit/stand equally, lift up to 35 lbs, occasional weekend/holiday hours.

Compensation range: $21.64 - $26.44 USD

*Salaries are determined based on multiple factors including experience, education, and internal equity.*

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