QC Chemist I

KVK Tech, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for children

Childcare expense reimbursement

Job summary

KVK Tech, Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist I to perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples using approved methods.

You will operate chromatography and dissolution instruments (HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis), pH meters, KF titrators, and balances, documenting all activities in accordance with cGMP and ALCOA.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field and 1–3 years of laboratory experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant analytical chemistry laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Operate instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution, KF titrators, pH meters, balances).
• Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents with accurate documentation.
• Evaluate results against specifications and escalate OOS/OOT as needed.
• Support investigations, method verification/validation, and instrument calibration.

Skills

Independently perform routine testing

Operate laboratory instruments

GMP documentation

Data integrity and ALCOA

Chromatographic data systems

MS Excel / Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Dissolution equipment

Karl Fischer titrators

pH meters

Balances

Empower / LIMS

Job description

The QC Chemist I performs analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples using approved, compendial, validated, or internal test methods. QC Chemist I is intended for developing chemists capable of independently performing routine testing after qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using approved methods.
• Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, dissolution equipment, Karl Fischer titrators, pH meters, balances, and related laboratory equipment based on demonstrated training, qualification, and assigned level.
• Prepare and standardize samples, reference solutions, reagents, buffers, and mobile phases while documenting all laboratory activities accurately and contemporaneously in accordance with cGMP, ALCOA, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Evaluate analytical results against established specifications and acceptance criteria; Chemist I personnel identify and promptly escalation atypical or potential OOS/OOT results, while Chemist II personnel independently interpret complex data, identify trends, and review peer-generated analytical documentation.
• Support laboratory investigations, method verification, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform assigned instrument calibrations, preventive maintenance, equipment readiness checks, and basic troubleshooting.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant professional analytical chemistry laboratory experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related chemistry-based scientific discipline required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to independently perform routine analytical testing after qualification, prepare standards and samples, complete scientific calculations, operate commonly used laboratory instruments, and produce accurate, contemporaneous GMP documentation.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, USP requirements, ALCOA principles, Data Integrity expectations, and applicable laboratory controls; Chemist II candidates must demonstrate practical application of these requirements in a pharmaceutical QC environment.
• Experience with chromatographic data systems and laboratory documentation platforms such as Empower and LIMS, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and related applications.
• Strong attention to detail, scientific judgment, organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple testing assignments while maintaining laboratory safety, accuracy, and compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus eligibility
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) at 3% pre-tax with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for children and childcare expense reimbursement

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