QC Scientist

tsu.edu; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Round Rock, TX seeks a QC Scientist to perform analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, and in-process samples using HPLC and GC. The role supports method development, validations, and technical transfers within a 12+ month contract.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of industry experience, strong chromatography skills, and familiarity with ISO quality systems to ensure accurate, compliant results.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry or related life science field.
• 2+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/17025/17034 and GLP/GMP environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Undertake projects, stability studies, and write reports and batch records in QC Laboratory.
• Run analytical methods and stability assessments using HPLC and GC; support validations and tech transfer.
• Follow regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development.

Skills

Chromatography

HPLC

GC

Analytical testing

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry or related life sciences

Tools

HPLC system

GC system

Job description

Title: QC Scientist
Location: Round Rock, TX
Pay: $30-38/hr
Contract: 12+ months

Must have: chromatography, HPLC and GC
Must have: 2+ years of industry experience

Summary

• The Scientist (Analytical) is responsible for performing analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom analytical services, and in-process samples. The Scientist will use their experience and education to solve problems, optimize processes, develop new processes and methods, and assist in the development and analysis of new products. The Scientist will also develop investigational strategies and participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations. All work is to be performed accurately and in compliance with Company, Round Rock Quality and Safety policies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Undertake assigned projects, stability studies, writing of reports, test specifications and batch records in the QC Laboratory
• Product & Application Development: run analytical methods and stability assessments- primarily by HPLC and GC, evaluate manufacturing formulations, support validations, technical transfer, training, and testing
• Follow regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development.
• Process results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications etc.
• Collaborate and work other staff (Scientists and Technicians) to complete testing on products.
• Other projects as assigned to support innovation and process improvements.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks in consultation with the project team.
• Manage tasks and time to meet development schedules.
• Participate in training colleagues for technical transfer. Work with team and other departments to implement validation and tech transfer requirements.
• Develop and expand technical and subject matter expertise in assigned technical areas.
• Perform equipment qualifications and maintenance/troubleshooting of analytical systems.
• Develop knowledge on critical quality, safety and delivery requirements.
• Contribute to project planning though communication with manager, project manager and team:
• Identify and communicate resource requirements for specified projects.
• Provide timely updates and communicate project status to management and the project team.
• Communicate, in a timely manner, issues related to schedule, planning and resources that may stall or prevent the execution of the project.
• Technical Expertise
  • Operation of chromatographic instrumentation including HPLC and GC.
  • Operation of chromatographic detectors including UV-Vis, RI, ELSD, FID and others.
  • Develop and expand technical and subject matter expertise in assigned technical areas by seeking out trainings and knowledge-sharing.
  • Process and project review for certified reference materials by mass balance techniques that may be traceable to primary pharmacopeias.
• Documentation
  • Write reports on results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications etc. for transfer to QC.
  • Maintain lab notebooks, logbooks, batch records, and other documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BS or MS in chemistry or relevant life science related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience:

• BS or MS will have 2+ years prior work experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 requirements.
• May have prior work experience in a GLP, GMP and/or ISO environment.
• May have knowledge of quality system requirements of the medical device, pharmaceutical and/or clinical industries.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The Scientist has demonstrated knowledge and experience in analytical methods and interpretation of analytical results.
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills. Ability to write procedures, reports, OOS reports, training documents, technical presentations, etc.
• Understanding of Company products, their applications and requirements.
• Understanding of Company quality system for ISO regulatory requirements.

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS

Environmental conditions: Exposure to a variety of hazardous chemicals. Required to wear all personal protective equipment as described by Company procedures. This includes gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as pre-determined. Will be required to work with chemicals such as flammable solvents, carcinogens, dioxins, and corrosives and general processing equipment.