Quality Control Chemist

Pfizer; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Austin is seeking a scientist to perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, and related chromatography. You will develop methods, evaluate formulations, and support validations and technical transfers.

The role includes stability studies, investigations, equipment qualifications, and troubleshooting, with documentation creation, team collaboration, and training of colleagues to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or a relevant life science field.
• At least two years of related industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical methods, chromatography, HPLC, and GC.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical-results interpretation skills.
• Experience in GLP, GMP, and ISO-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of quality-system requirements in medical device, pharmaceutical, or clinical industries.
• Experience using chromatographic detectors such as UV-Vis, RI, ELSD, or FID.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, and related chromatographic instrumentation.
• Develop methods, evaluate formulations, and support validations and technical transfers.
• Conduct stability studies, OOS investigations, equipment qualifications, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare reports, specifications, batch records, laboratory notebooks, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and project teams to complete testing and meet schedules.
• Train colleagues and communicate project status, resource needs, and potential execution issues.

Skills

Analytical testing

Chromatography

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or life sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, and related chromatographic instrumentation.
• Develop methods, evaluate formulations, and support validations and technical transfers.
• Conduct stability studies, OOS investigations, equipment qualifications, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare reports, specifications, batch records, laboratory notebooks, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and project teams to complete testing and meet schedules.
• Train colleagues and communicate project status, resource needs, and potential execution issues.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or a relevant life science field.
• At least two years of related industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical methods, chromatography, HPLC, and GC.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and analytical-results interpretation skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in GLP, GMP, and/or ISO-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of quality-system requirements in medical device, pharmaceutical, or clinical industries.
• Experience using chromatographic detectors such as UV-Vis, RI, ELSD, or FID.