Quality Control Analyst II

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting services firm is seeking a QC Analyst. This entry-level role involves performing critical analytical testing for raw materials and final products in a laboratory environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience, with skills in multi-tasking and lab safety. Responsibilities include maintaining records, calibrating lab equipment, and ensuring safe work practices. The position offers the opportunity to develop analytical competencies and contribute to high-performance company solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
• Accurately interpret and communicate analytical results.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Responsible for operating in a safe manner.

Skills

Ability to multi-task with high efficiency

Ability to work well under pressure

Proficient in English

Basic knowledge of lab safety

General computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Alternate degrees with relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

A QC Analyst is an entry level position for individuals who use their understanding of science to perform the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data. Their work is “hands on” in an analytical lab and requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities. This position performs the quality testing needed for raw material, in-process, finished goods, stability, and cleaning validation analysis, while following all regulations and SOP’s.

Duties

• Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines. Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
• Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
• Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices
• Become proficient in standard operating procedures and test methods.
• Ability to work in a “flow to the work” team environment.
• In combination with other lab personnel, be responsible for a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up.
• Write SOPs on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as required in support of Company’s Pharma Solutions high performance

Education or Equivalent Requirements

Minimum education required to perform the job:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.
• Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

Minimum skills/knowledge required to perform job:

• Ability to multi-task with high efficiency.
• Ability to work well under pressure, maintain efficiency, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in English. Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic knowledge of lab safety and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time
• Accurate testing on the first attempt under pressure of production details.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology
• Work Experience – 2 – 5 years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical or Chemical manufacturing role (including internships or co-op experience).