Quality Control Chemist I: Instrumentation & Compliance

Cambrex Corp.; Charles City (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex Charles City is seeking a Chemist I in Quality Control to perform a variety of chemical analyses ensuring the release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. The role requires strict adherence to EPA, FDA, cGMP, cGLP, and DEA regulations and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will support stability testing, calibration, and method development, handling hazardous materials and contributing to lab programs while aiming for high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology required; MS/PhD preferred.
• 3+ years in a lab with cGMP compliance.
• Experience testing against USP/EP; knowledge of analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses for release of materials and products.
• Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance of lab instruments.
• Assist in method transfer and validation activities.
• Review data and ensure accuracy of results.
• Write reports, SOPs, and technical documents.
• Provide off-shift support and training as needed.

Skills

cGMP experience

USP/EP testing

GC/HPLC

NMR/DSC/IC/ICP-OES

chemistry theory

lab multitasking

team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

GC

HPLC

NMR

DSC

IC

ICP-OES

Job description

Cambrex Charles City is seeking a Chemist I in Quality Control to perform a variety of chemical analyses ensuring the release of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. The role requires strict adherence to EPA, FDA, cGMP, cGLP, and DEA regulations and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will support stability testing, calibration, and method development, handling hazardous materials and contributing to lab programs while aiming for high quality and safety standards.