Quality Control Chemist (FDA Regulated)

Element Staffing Services; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Staffing Services is seeking a Quality Control Chemist I for a permanent, full-time role in a nutraceutical manufacturing setting. The role involves release, stability, and special testing of raw materials and finished products, following SOPs and compendial methods.

Responsibilities include training on instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, polarimetry, dissolution, disintegration), staying current with USP/FDA guidelines, addressing OOS results, and maintaining cGMP documentation in

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of lab experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
• Experience with GC and/or LC operation, troubleshooting, and SOP/test method development.
• Strong interpersonal, self-motivation, and cross-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform release, stability and special request testing of finished products and raw materials per SOPs or compendial methods.
• Train on operation of listed laboratory instrumentation and assist with new methods.
• Keep current with USP, FDA and other regulations to ensure QC lab compliance.
• Assist in resolving Out of Specification (OOS) results with QC team and coordinate with relevant coordinators.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and ensure equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Support safety and participate in team-based objectives.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Regulatory awareness

Education

B.S./B.A. in Chemistry

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Liquid Chromatography

HPLC

FTIR

UV/Vis Spectrophotometer

Polarimeter

Dissolution Equipment

Disintegration Equipment

Automated Titrators

Laboratory Balances

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position with an amazing nutraceutical manufacturing company!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The Quality Control Chemist I (QCC) reports to Quality Control (QC) Management.
• Perform release, stability and special request testing of finished products and raw materials following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in-house test methods, and/or compendial methods.
• Train on the operation of the following instrumentation but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration Instrumentation. The operation of additional instrumentation and the need to train on new laboratory test methods when required.
• The QCC will stay current on publications released by USP, FDA and other pertinent regulating bodies to ensure the Quality Control laboratory complies in the areas of analytical applications, release specifications, and documentation practices.
• The QCC will assist QC management and/or designee in resolving Out of Specification (OOS) results in the QC Laboratory. Communicate effectively with QC management and with the Out-of-Specification/Trend Coordinator when suspect results are generated as well as with the Stability Coordinator when needed.
• The QCC will assist in training new laboratory personnel and document training in accordance with established laboratory SOPs and the company training program.
• The QCC will follow Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation guidelines to record all procedures in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a safe working environment and will ensure that all equipment used in the testing procedures is calibrated and properly maintained.
• The QCC will compete specific projects assigned by management and other necessary functions.
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
• Regular attendance is required

Minimum Requirements

The QCC will have 0 - 5 years of laboratory experience working in a cGMP environment preferred. Experience preferred with operation of laboratory instrumentation including Gas Chromatography (GC) and/or Liquid Chromatography (LC), troubleshooting, generation and revision of operating procedures and test methods. Effective interpersonal, self-motivation skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel are required.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry