QC Chemist I, GMP

Cayman Chemical; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

4 weeks paid time off

10+ paid holidays per year

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt

Life and disability insurance

FSA

Employee events

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cayman Chemical is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, and is seeking a GMP QC Chemist I to join the team. You will perform routine GMP analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished APIs, contributing to timely releases with GC/HPLC, Karl Fischer, and FT-IR analyses.

The role requires a Bachelors in Chemistry, 1–3 years of instrument experience, GMP exposure preferred, and on-site work in Ann Arbor. Cayman values integrity, collaboration, learning, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 1–3 years of lab experience with GC, HPLC, Karl Fischer, FT-IR.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Proficiency in HPLC/GC analysis and method development/validation/transfer.
• On-site work in Ann Arbor, MI during normal business hours.
• Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine GMP analytical testing to support release of materials and APIs.
• Assist with GC and HPLC method development, qualification, and optimization.
• Perform analytical testing to support method validation, transfer, verification, and stability studies.
• Promptly report data aberrations to management and participate in investigations.
• Maintain complete, legible records in notebooks, logbooks and electronic systems.
• Perform secondary review of analytical data and GMP-compliant documentation.
• Communicate work status and progress to the supervisor regularly.
• Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and proper handling of chemicals.

Skills

GC

HPLC

Karl Fischer

FT-IR

GMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC

HPLC

Job description

Description

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.

Currently, we are looking to add a GMP QC Chemist I to the team:

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform routine sampling and GMP analytical testing to support the timely release of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished APIs in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.
• Assist with GC and HPLC method development, qualification, and optimization activities for new projects in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Perform analytical testing to support method validation, transfer, verification, stability studies, and investigational activities (e.g., OOS/OOT), as well as other laboratory projects as assigned.
• Promptly report all data aberrations to management and participate in supervised investigations.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping, including glassware cleaning, reagent management, and routine instrument preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain complete, legible, accurate, and contemporaneous records of all laboratory activities in notebooks, logbooks, and electronic systems in compliance with GMP requirements and data integrity principles.
• Perform secondary review of analytical data, calculations, and documentation generated by other analysts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GMP compliance.
• Communicate work status and progress to the supervisor on a regular basis.
• Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and requirements, including proper handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory experience using modern analytical instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, and related analytical techniques – experience in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in HPLC/GC analysis and participation in method development, validation, or transfer activities.
• Ability to work normal business hours on‑site in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence.

What we Provide

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time‑off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Employee assistance program

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