Quality Control Chemist

Garonit Pharmaceutical; Mount Olive (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Garonit Pharmaceutical is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our Quality team at the Flanders, New Jersey facility. This role supports analytical testing and laboratory operations in a cGMP environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and 3–5+ years in a QC laboratory, with hands-on HPLC work and strong documentation practices; position is full-time and onsite.

Competitive compensation and benefits are provided according to company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3–5+ years in a QC laboratory preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical analytical testing and cGMP.
• Familiarity with USP methods and regulated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and analytical testing of materials and products.
• Follow USP methods and internal analytical procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot HPLC and other analytical lab instruments.
• Support investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities.
• Assist with method development, transfer, verification, and validation.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of air, water and surfaces.
• Maintain accurate lab records and documentation per cGMP.
• Support audits and follow-up activities.
• Follow safety SOPs and company policies.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Quality Control Chemist

Location: Flanders, NJ

Garonit Pharmaceutical is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our growing Quality team at our Flanders, New Jersey facility. This role will support analytical testing and laboratory operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing while ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), applicable regulatory requirements, and Company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and packaging components.
• Conduct testing in accordance with USP compendial methods, approved internal analytical methods, specifications, and procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC and other analytical equipment.
• Support laboratory investigations, deviations, Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
• Assist with analytical method development, transfer, verification, and validation activities, as applicable.
• Perform environmental monitoring and testing of air, water, and surfaces, as required.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation, records, logs, and related documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements and Company procedures.
• Support regulatory, customer, and internal audits, including preparation and follow-up activities.
• Follow applicable laboratory safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on business and laboratory needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience working in a Quality Control laboratory preferred.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated-industry laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical analytical testing and cGMP requirements preferred.
• Experience operating HPLC and other analytical laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Familiarity with USP methods, laboratory documentation practices, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000–$90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related considerations.

This position is also eligible for consideration for a discretionary year-end bonus, based on Company and individual performance. Any bonus is discretionary and is not guaranteed.

Garonit Pharmaceutical offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with Company match; paid time off (PTO); paid holidays; and other benefits in accordance with applicable Company plans and policies.

About the Role

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our Quality Control laboratory in Flanders, New Jersey. The position involves routine use of analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment and requires adherence to applicable safety, quality, and cGMP requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garonit Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.