QC Chemist I — Pharma Lab Analyst (HPLC, FTIR, GMP)

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1

Paid volunteer time

Paid time off

Wellness time off

Paid holidays

Competitive pay

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist I to support quality systems in the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products.

Responsibilities include testing raw materials, excipients, and finished products, along with lab support for ongoing quality control activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and 1–3 years of pharmaceutical testing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and/or other related discipline.
• 1–3 years pharmaceutical or testing experience.
• Qualification for use of a full-face respirator is required.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and finished products.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis.
• Run instrumentation independently including HPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and physical testing per SOPs.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy and regulatory compliance (GMP/GLP).
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data.
• Ensure all responsibilities comply with cGMPs and current industry practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a QC Chemist I to support quality systems in the manufacturing and testing of cGMP drug products.

Responsibilities include testing raw materials, excipients, and finished products, along with lab support for ongoing quality control activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and 1–3 years of pharmaceutical testing experience.