QC Chemist I

KVK Tech, Inc.; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Childcare expense reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Job summary

KVK Tech, Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist I in Newtown, PA, to perform analytical testing supporting the release of materials and products. This role includes operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, ensuring cGMP compliance, and documenting results accurately.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field with strong foundational laboratory skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of pharmaceutical or analytical laboratory experience.
• Foundational knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, and pH measurement.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and physical analyses on raw materials and finished products.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments.
• Document analytical activities per cGMP and Data Integrity expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Foundational laboratory skills

Analytical techniques (HPLC, UV-Vis)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis

LIMS

Job description

Position Overview

KVK Tech is seeking a QC Chemist I to join our team in Newtown, PA. The QC Chemist I will perform routine analytical testing to support the release of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role operates laboratory instrumentation, executes validated and compendial analytical methods, and maintains accurate, ALCOA-compliant documentation in support of product quality and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong foundational laboratory skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow detailed procedures while contributing to QC laboratory readiness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished drug products using validated or compendial test methods.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, pH meters, KF titrators, balances, and dissolution equipment.
• Prepare standards, reagents, and mobile phases in accordance with approved laboratory procedures and safety requirements.
• Document analytical activities contemporaneously in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and electronic systems per cGMP and Data Integrity expectations.
• Verify analytical results against specifications and promptly report OOS/OOT or atypical findings to supervision.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, equipment maintenance, waste management, and safety compliance requirements.
• Assist with method transfers, validation activities, and QC investigations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific field.
• 0–2 years of pharmaceutical or analytical laboratory experience; internship or academic research experience may be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, titration, dissolution, and pH measurement.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GLP, and Data Integrity requirements, with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with LIMS is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Childcare expense reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Annual merit increases
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

KVK Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status.