Quality Control Chemist

BioSpace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Analytical seeks a Quality Control Chemist to review, approve, and maintain analytical chemistry documentation and quality records ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. The role supports the Quality Management System by reviewing methods, validation docs, laboratory data, reports, and investigations across chemistry testing functions.

Responsibilities include ensuring SOP compliance, preparing quality records, and assisting with audits and continuous improvement initiatives in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP) preferred.
• Experience supporting analytical chemistry testing laboratories is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and UV-Vis.
• Working knowledge of method validation, data review, and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience reviewing GMP/GLP documentation and quality investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
• ASQ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with policies, SOPs, and the Quality Management System.
• Interpret and apply ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP, USP, and A2LA requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and accreditation assessments.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records.
• Review analytical test methods and related documentation for chemistry testing (UV-Vis, HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS).
• Review lab test reports, chemistry logs, validation protocols and reports.
• Ensure analytical data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Review and approve quality investigations (OOS, NCR, DV, CAPA, change controls, customer complaints).
• Evaluate root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Create audit finding reports and determine corrective actions.
• Support internal audits of quality systems and documentation.
• Perform routine walk-through audits across laboratory departments.
• Manage auditing, storage, and retention of quality documentation and quarantined materials.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related training materials; support continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

HPLC

HPLC-MS/MS

GC-MS

UV-Vis

Microsoft Office

eDMS / electronic document management

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for the review, approval, and maintenance of analytical chemistry documentation and quality records to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role supports Eagle Analytical’s Quality Management System by reviewing analytical methods, validation documentation, laboratory data, reports, and quality investigations while ensuring adherence to cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, A2LA, and USP standards. The position works closely with laboratory operations to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across chemistry testing functions.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with Eagle Analytical policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Quality Management System.
• Interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP, USP, and A2LA requirements.
• Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and accreditation assessments as required.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
• Review and approve analytical test methods and related documentation for chemistry testing, including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Review laboratory test reports, chemistry logs, worksheets, validation protocols, and validation reports.
• Ensure analytical data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Review and approve quality investigations, including Out-of-Specification (OOS), Nonconformance Reports (NCR), Deviations (DV), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), change controls, and customer complaints.
• Evaluate root cause analyses and corrective action plans for process and laboratory-related issues.
• Create audit finding reports and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and conduct internal audits of quality systems and documentation.
• Perform routine walk-through audits to ensure ongoing compliance across laboratory departments.
• Manage auditing, storage, and retention of quality documentation and quarantined materials.
• Prepare and maintain quality-related training materials as assigned.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, documentation, and laboratory compliance.
• Assist in creating and maintaining quality manuals, procedures, and other controlled quality documents.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support quality and regulatory objectives.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP) preferred.
• Experience supporting analytical chemistry testing laboratories is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and UV-Vis.
• Working knowledge of method validation, data review, and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience reviewing GMP/GLP documentation and quality investigations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
• ASQ preferred.

Behaviors Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help.

Education Required

Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Biochemistry or related field.

Experience

• Licenses & Certifications Preferred.
• Certification in HPLC.

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