Quality Control Analyst

Virtue America; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtue America is seeking an Entry-Level Quality Control Analyst to support testing, sampling, analysis, and QC activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will assist with laboratory testing, sample management, data review, and instrument support, ensuring compliance with cGMP and GDP standards while collaborating with QA and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical or life sciences laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with analytical testing techniques and laboratory equipment.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, pH, or titration.
• Understanding of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and good laboratory documentation practices.
• Basic knowledge of OOS, deviations, CAPA, and quality investigation processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine laboratory testing and analysis of materials and products.
• Support sample collection, labeling, tracking, and storage.
• Assist with analytical techniques and instrument operation.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory notebooks and CoAs.
• Review and verify analytical data for accuracy and completeness.
• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and qualify lab instruments.
• Ensure QC activities meet cGMP, GDP, and SOP standards.
• Support investigations for OOS/OOT, deviations, and CAPA.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and lab teams.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal and external audits.

Skills

Laboratory testing basics

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Regulatory compliance awareness

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Fresh graduates welcomed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Dissolution

pH measurement

Titration

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Quality Control Analyst to support testing, sampling, analysis, and quality control activities within a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The role will assist in ensuring raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and laboratory operations meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Testing: Assist with routine testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Sample Management: Support sample collection, preparation, labeling, tracking, and storage according to approved procedures.
• Analytical Support: Assist with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, pH, and titration, as applicable.
• Documentation Management: Prepare and maintain laboratory notebooks, test records, worksheets, Certificates of Analysis, and other QC documentation.
• Data Review: Assist with reviewing, recording, and verifying analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Instrument Support: Assist with laboratory instrument calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and qualification activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all QC activities follow cGMP, GDP, FDA, and applicable quality standards.
• Investigation Support: Assist with OOS, OOT, deviations, root-cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with QA, Manufacturing, Validation, and other laboratory teams to support quality and testing requirements.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation to support internal and external audits and inspections.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical or life sciences laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with analytical testing techniques and laboratory equipment.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution, pH, or titration is preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and good laboratory documentation practices.
• Basic knowledge of OOS, deviations, CAPA, and quality investigation processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fresh graduates and candidates with 0–2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.