QC Junior Chemist

KVK Tech, Inc.; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental Insurance

Annual merit increases

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Job summary

KVK Tech, Inc. in Newtown, PA is seeking a motivated QC Jr. Chemist to join the team.

This entry-level role supports analytical testing and laboratory operations for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and development samples in an oral solid dosage pharmaceutical setting. You will perform testing and sample prep under supervision while building practical skills. The ideal candidate has a chemistry background, attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• 0-1 year of laboratory experience or relevant coursework.
• Foundational understanding of chemistry, safety, sample prep, and calculations.
• Familiarity with HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, or pH measurement is a plus.
• Ability to follow procedures and escalate when needed.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analytical testing under supervision until trained for independent methods.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, buffers, and mobile phases per procedures.
• Support wet chemistry, pH testing, titrations, Karl Fischer moisture testing, UV-Vis, HPLC, and related techniques.
• Document laboratory activities accurately and contemporaneously per ALCOA and data integrity rules.
• Verify calibration and readiness of instruments, balances, glassware, and equipment.
• Assist with sample handling, inventory, cleaning, labeling, waste management, and upkeep of an inspection-ready lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Empower

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or closely related discipline

Tools

LIMS

Empower

Job description

KVK Tech is seeking a motivated QC Jr. Chemist to join our team in Newtown, PA.

The QC Jr. Chemist will support analytical testing and laboratory operations for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, and product development samples within an oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This entry-level role performs testing and sample preparation under appropriate supervision while developing practical proficiency in pharmaceutical laboratory techniques. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong academic foundation in chemistry, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to accurate documentation, laboratory safety, and continuous technical development.

This position’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Perform basic and routine analytical testing using approved procedures under supervision until trained and qualified to perform assigned methods independently.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, buffers, and mobile phases accurately and in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory safety requirements.
• Support wet chemistry, pH testing, titrations, loss on drying, Karl Fischer moisture testing, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, HPLC, and other analytical techniques as assigned.
• Document laboratory activities accurately, completely, and contemporaneously in accordance with cGMP, ALCOA, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Verify that laboratory instruments, balances, glassware, and equipment meet calibration, qualification, cleanliness, and readiness requirements before use.
• Support sample handling, laboratory inventory, equipment cleaning, housekeeping, reagent labeling, waste management, and maintenance of an inspection-ready laboratory.

We are looking for applicants with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related chemistry-based scientific discipline required.
• 0-1 year of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory coursework, internships, co-ops, or prior pharmaceutical laboratory exposure may be considered.
• Foundational understanding of chemistry, laboratory safety, sample preparation, and scientific calculations involving concentrations, dilutions, standards, and unit conversions.
• Basic familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, Karl Fischer moisture testing, pH measurement, titration, or wet chemistry.
• Ability to follow approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and written instructions accurately while recognizing when questions or unexpected results require escalation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to produce clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with LIMS, Empower, cGMP, or pharmaceutical Data Integrity requirements preferred but not required.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental Insurance
• 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.

All KVK Tech products are made in the USA in strictest accordance with FDA, DEA, and DEP guidelines.