Quality Control Analyst – GMP Lab (GC/HPLC)

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for a day shift (weekends) in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on daily sampling of incoming raw materials and laboratory testing to ensure GMP/FDA compliance, with strong emphasis on documentation and communication with production teams.

Responsibilities include GC/HPLC analysis, data entry in QC systems, and maintaining lab safety and organization. Requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science and 1 year QC lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree minimum required, Chemistry preferred but open to Biochemistry, Biology with a Chemistry Minor, or other related science.
• 1 year of experience in a QC laboratory with exposure to physical testing, volumetric solution sample preparation, GMP/GDP, and exposure to LIMS or other lab sample management systems.
• Lab Exposure/Experience with: HPLC, GC, FTIR, TOC.
• General experience working within MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Professional communication with colleagues and internal customers
• Ability to coordinate effectively across departments
• Commitment to identifying, documenting, and resolving quality issues

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials according to established procedures.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials using wet chemistry and chromatographic techniques.
• Prepare samples for chromatographic analysis.
• Perform routine GC and HPLC analysis.
• Review compounding and laboratory records for completeness and accuracy.
• Investigate customer complaints and document findings.
• Disposition raw materials for use or sale.
• Document deviations from established procedures and test methods.
• Maintain compliance with GMP regulations and laboratory documentation standards.
• Ensure safe handling, analysis, processing, and storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
• Coordinate information flow between the laboratory and internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate quality information to production personnel.
• Access, enter, and retrieve data from Quality Control computer systems.
• Maintain laboratory organization and housekeeping.
• Participate in required meetings and training programs.
• Become knowledgeable in manufacturing processes, QC workflows, retain sample programs, and documentation procedures.
• Work independently while adjusting priorities in response to changing business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Chemistry

Wet chemistry

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Decision making

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/related science

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

TOC

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for a day shift (weekends) in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on daily sampling of incoming raw materials and laboratory testing to ensure GMP/FDA compliance, with strong emphasis on documentation and communication with production teams.

Responsibilities include GC/HPLC analysis, data entry in QC systems, and maintaining lab safety and organization. Requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science and 1 year QC lab experience.