Quality Control Chemist — GMP Lab & QC Analysis

kdc/one, Columbus; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE in New Albany, OH is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our manufacturing quality lab. You will sample and inspect raw materials, run tests on water, in-process batches, and finished goods using GC, HPLC, and FTIR, and release products in SAP.

We require a BS in Chemistry and 3+ years in a lab setting; 2+ years training others is a plus. The role emphasizes compliance, SOPs, and collaboration with production, QA, and lab teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or quality lab experience.
• 2+ years training others in lab procedures.
• Expertise in FDA GMPs, aseptic sampling, OSHA requirements, and SAP.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to follow SOPs and multitask in a fast-paced, compliance-driven setting.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment and can distinguish colors and odors during testing.

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect incoming raw materials from chemical tankers and deliveries.
• Run lab tests on RO water, in-process batches, finished bulk, and packaged goods.
• Operate equipment like GC, HPLC, and FTIR to analyze product composition.
• Prepare reagents, run standardizations, and complete Certificates of Analysis (CofA).
• Release product in SAP once quality thresholds are confirmed.
• Support Out of Spec (OOS) investigations and retesting as needed.
• Recommend batch adjustments to stay within spec and keep quality fresh.
• Maintain equipment calibrations and lab cleanliness.
• Write and update SOPs and lab documentation for continuous improvement.
• Protect sensitive data like customer trials, formulas, and proprietary info are safe with you
• Collaborate with compounding, production, and QA teams daily.

Skills

GMPs

SAP

QA

Data analysis

SOPs

Lab procedures

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

FTIR

Job description

KDC-ONE in New Albany, OH is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join our manufacturing quality lab. You will sample and inspect raw materials, run tests on water, in-process batches, and finished goods using GC, HPLC, and FTIR, and release products in SAP.

We require a BS in Chemistry and 3+ years in a lab setting; 2+ years training others is a plus. The role emphasizes compliance, SOPs, and collaboration with production, QA, and lab teams.