Quality Control Chemist

Actalent; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to ensure compliance and quality of biopharmaceutical products. The role involves conducting analytical tests, maintaining laboratory standards, and collaborating with teams to support product release. This position requires a strong background in quality control processes and analytical techniques.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate's Degree with 2+ years of experience in biotechnology.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials and final products using various analytical methods.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data for in-process testing and product release.

Skills

GMP

SOPs

Quality Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Chemist who will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our biopharmaceutical products. The position requires expertise in conducting various analytical tests and maintaining laboratory standards.

Job Title: Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Chemist who will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our biopharmaceutical products. The position requires expertise in conducting various analytical tests and maintaining laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products using analytical methods such as cell-based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR assays.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external resources to maintain the laboratory in optimal condition.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data, and complete routine record reviews for in-process testing, drug substance, and drug product release.
• Supply information to support the generation of Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for product release.
• Maintain laboratory instruments by ensuring their calibration and routine maintenance.
• Author or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), qualification/validation protocols, and reports.
• Assist with laboratory investigations regarding out-of-specifications (OOS) results and participate in determining root causes for deviations related to analytical procedures.
• Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
• Monitor GMP systems to ensure compliance with documented policies and review proposed changes to systems, procedures, and methods.
• Gather metric information for continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate's Degree with 2+ years of experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience, or High School Degree with 3+ years of experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and quality control processes.
• Experience in identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
• Well-versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11/210/211).
• Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
  
  

Work Environment

The position is based in a laboratory environment where adherence to safety protocols and precision in testing is paramount. The laboratory is equipped with the latest technology to support various biopharmaceutical testing methods.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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