Quality Control Chemist - Onsite

AGW; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

AGW is seeking a Quality Control Chemist for an onsite contract in Frederick, MD. The role begins with a 7-week orientation and manufacturing onboarding training, followed by deployment to the agreed shift.

The position requires testing of materials and products using cell-based bioassays, flow cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR, with GMP and SOP compliance throughout. The contractor will generate CoAs, monitor data trends, maintain instruments, and participate in investigations and root-cause analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR AA Degree with 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.
• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.
• Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance
• Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.
• Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
• Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
• Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AA Degree with 2+ years Biotechnology QC

High School Diploma with 3+ years Biotechnology QC

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Control Chemist - Onsite #26-11465

Frederick, MD Onsite Contract Starts 11/09/2026 Ends 3/02/2027

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Job Summary

For the first 7 weeks of the assignment, all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (07:30-16:00) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing Onboarding Technical Training. After the 7 weeks, the contractor is deployed onto their agreed-upon shift. New hires will need to complete.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.
• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.
• Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance
• Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.
• Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
• Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
• Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR
• High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.
• Identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
• Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211).
• Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.

Pay range:

Up to $30.07 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.