Quality Control Associate

Global Technical Talent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company seeks a Quality Control Associate for a one-year contract in Cleveland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a laboratory setting. With responsibilities including testing raw materials and adhering to safety protocols, this role offers a chance to contribute to innovative health solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' laboratory experience with a Bachelor's.
• Strong background in analytical chemistry testing.
• Experience with compendial knowledge of pharmacopoeias is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on materials following documented procedures.
• Identify and report out-of-specification results and initiate investigations.
• Work closely with team leads to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Life Science

Associate degree in Chemistry or Life Science

Tools

FT-IR

pH Meter

Karl Fischer

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Associate
Contract Duration: 1 year
Location:Cleveland, OH
Work Type: Onsite,8 am - 5 pm (site has flexibility and different shifts. The preference is an early shift. The earliest start time is 6:30 am/9:30 am)

Job Description:

• The Quality Control department carries out release testing for raw materials, manufactured goods, purchased materials for repackaging, and packaged goods for sale.
• The department is made of an analytical Chemistry lab and aMicrobiology lab.
• In this position, analytical chemistry testing will be performed against a multitude of analytical specifications that would show the material either meets or does not meet requirements, which can include wet chemistry testing and/or instrumental analysis.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
An individual that is detailed oriented, has good communication skills, and is organized. Included in communication skills is the ability to ask questions and report findings/issues to senior analysts, team leads, supervision, or management when necessary. Within this role, being able to read and execute a variety of test methods put in place by the site, compendia, or customers is essential for success.

• Quality Control Associate works closely with the department supervisor and Team Leads to ensure that departmental tasks are completed on time.
• Follow all safety requirements and refer to MSDS for PPE and other safety guidance.
• Practice proper laboratory safety and waste disposal.
• Perform testing per documented procedure.
• Able to recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and initiate OOS investigation.
• Pays attention to detail and brings issues to the Team Lead(s) or the Supervisor’s attention.
• Has the ability to take on smaller projects/reoccurring tasks with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity Principles.
• Knowledge of the chemistry and instrumentation for the following analysis: FT-IR, pH, Moisture content via Karl Fischer, Specific Rotation, Auto-titrations and other wet chemistry analysis.

Preferred Experience:

• Executing laboratory investigations
• Compendial knowledge and testing experience: United States Pharmacopeia, European Pharmacopeia, and/or Japanese Pharmacopeia.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Solution-focused when faced with any problems or setbacks.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Life Science field with a minimum 2 years’ laboratory experience (academic or industry).OR
• Associate degree in Chemistry or other Life Science field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience outside of academic laboratories.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A.

Employment Testing Requirements:

• Pre/Annual-employment screening/medical monitoring.
• Pass background check, drug/alcohol screen.
• Physically/medically cleared to wear a respirator.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to lift 25 lbs.

Note:

• There is potential for extension/ possible temp to perm.
• Must have a chemistry background - will be working in a chemistry lab
• Self-Motivator, willingness to ask questions, and question is something is wrong.
• Ideal candidate has 2 or 3: FT-IR, UV, Moisture content via Karl Fischer, and other wet chemistry analysis - pH and limit testing on bench.
• Compendial Testing - nice to have
• Lab is full service - 70-75% in lab
• Prefer to focus on local candidates to avoid relocation needs.
• Not budgeted to have to sponsor a candidate at the point of full-time conversion, so ideally no candidates that would require sponsorship
• Ideally, looking for someone with 1–5 years of hands-on QC experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates should have experience using Chempedia or Pharmacopeia in an industry setting.
• The role involves using analytical instruments, with IRPH being a core part of the testing responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:
Leading research-intensive biopharmaceutical company committed to saving and improving lives. Offers innovative health solutions for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and operates responsibly for a sustainable future.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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