Quality Control Analyst

Virtue America; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America in the United States seeks an Entry-Level Quality Control Analyst to support pharmaceutical and life sciences lab operations, assisting with analytical testing, sample handling, documentation, and data review to ensure materials meet specifications.

The role emphasizes ALCOA+ data integrity, adherence to cGMP/GLP/GDP/SOPs, and collaboration with QA, Manufacturing and R&D to drive compliant testing, investigations, and continuous improvement. Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences or related field.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical QC laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with analytical testing and laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution is preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, and laboratory safety practices.
• Familiarity with OOS, OOT, deviations, CAPA, and quality investigations is preferred.
• Awareness of data integrity and ALCOA+ principles.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support daily QC laboratory activities following approved methods, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Perform or assist with testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Accurately weigh, dilute, prepare, label, and handle laboratory samples.
• Operate laboratory instruments and assist with calibration, maintenance, qualification and troubleshooting.
• Support testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, titration, dissolution and related methods.
• Record and review analytical results for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, worksheets, test records, logbooks, COAs and other documents.
• Follow ALCOA+ principles for traceable and reliable data.
• Assist with OOS, OOT, deviations, root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Support stability programs by managing samples and documentation.
• Ensure activities comply with cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs and company procedures.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Validation and other QC teams.

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution

cGMP knowledge

GLP knowledge

CAPA familiarity

OOS/OOT handling

ALCOA+ / data integrity

Documentation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Entry-Level Quality Control Analyst to support pharmaceutical and life sciences laboratory operations. The role will be responsible for assisting with analytical testing, sample handling, laboratory documentation, data review, and quality investigations to ensure materials and products meet established specifications and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations: Support daily QC laboratory activities while following approved methods, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Analytical Testing: Perform or assist with testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Sample Preparation: Conduct accurate weighing, dilution, preparation, labeling, and handling of laboratory samples.
• Instrument Support: Operate laboratory instruments and assist with calibration, maintenance, qualification, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analytical Methods: Support testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, titration, dissolution, and related methods.
• Data Review: Record and review analytical results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved specifications.
• Documentation Management: Maintain laboratory notebooks, worksheets, test records, logbooks, Certificates of Analysis, and other controlled documents.
• Data Integrity: Follow ALCOA+ principles and maintain accurate, traceable, and reliable laboratory data.
• Investigation Support: Assist with OOS, OOT, deviations, laboratory investigations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Stability Testing: Support stability programs by managing scheduled samples, testing activities, and associated documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure laboratory activities comply with cGMP, GLP, GDP, FDA, and company quality procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Validation, and other QC teams to address testing and quality requirements.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical Quality Control laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with analytical testing and laboratory instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, or other analytical techniques is preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, and laboratory safety practices.
• Familiarity with OOS, OOT, deviations, CAPA, and quality investigations is preferred.
• Awareness of data integrity and ALCOA+ principles.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow established laboratory procedures.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.