Quality Control Expert

Global-Technical-Talent-1; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

MilliporeSigma seeks a Quality Control Expert to support release testing of products at the Round Rock site. The role requires hands-on chromatography (HPLC/GC), method development, and data review to ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality systems.

The position is a 12-month contract with potential for transition to permanent, onsite in Round Rock, TX, with eventual shift considerations. Requires BS/MS in chemistry and at least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemistry or related life science field.
• 2 years of related work experience in a related field.
• Experience with chromatography (HPLC/GC) and analytical methods.
• Excellent written communication and technical writing skills; ability to write procedures and reports.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.
• Experience in GLP, GMP, and/or ISO environments is a plus.
• Understanding of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake projects, stability studies, and write reports and batch records in the QC Laboratory.
• Run analytical methods and stability assessments using HPLC/GC; evaluate formulations and support validations.
• Follow regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development.
• Document methods and results; prepare test specifications and batch records for transfer to QC.
• Collaborate with Scientists and Technicians to complete testing on products.
• Participate in training and transfer of validated methods and tech transfer activities.
• Develop technical expertise in assigned areas and assist in investigations and improvements.

Skills

Chromatography (HPLC/GC)

Troubleshooting

Analytical methods

Technical writing

ISO 9001/17025/17034

GLP/GMP/ISO

Quality systems

Education

BS or MS in chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Quality Control Expert

Location: Round Rock, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with temp-to-perm potential)
• Pay Rate: $35.00–$38.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (note: role may transition to 2nd shift, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at a later date)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Scientist (Analytical) is responsible for performing analytical testing of finished products, raw materials, custom analytical services, and in-process samples. The Scientist will use their experience and education to solve problems, optimize processes, develop new processes and methods, and assist in the development and analysis of new products. The Scientist will also develop investigational strategies and participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations. All work is to be performed accurately and in compliance with MilliporeSigma, Round Rock Quality and Safety policies.

The purpose of the position is to support Quality Control Release Testing of items manufactured at the site and other assigned projects. The Scientist will work closely with senior team members on multiple aspects of testing, documentation, and data review to support the release of Certified Reference Materials, Reference Materials, and Analytical Standards to the market. Activities are aligned with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, and ISO 17034.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Undertake assigned projects, stability studies, writing of reports, test specifications, and batch records in the QC Laboratory
• Product & Application Development: run analytical methods and stability assessments — primarily by HPLC and GC — evaluate manufacturing formulations, support validations, technical transfer, training, and testing
• Follow regulatory, customer, and quality system requirements in product development
• Process results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications, etc.
• Collaborate and work with other staff (Scientists and Technicians) to complete testing on products
• Other projects as assigned to support innovation and process improvements
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks in consultation with the project team
• Manage tasks and time to meet development schedules
• Participate in training colleagues for technical transfer; work with team and other departments to implement validation and tech transfer requirements
• Develop and expand technical and subject matter expertise in assigned technical areas
• Perform equipment qualifications and maintenance/troubleshooting of analytical systems
• Develop knowledge on critical quality, safety, and delivery requirements
• Contribute to project planning through communication with manager, project manager, and team:

• Identify and communicate resource requirements for specified projects
• Provide timely updates and communicate project status to management and the project team
• Communicate, in a timely manner, issues related to schedule, planning, and resources that may stall or prevent the execution of the project

Technical Expertise

• Operation of chromatographic instrumentation including HPLC and GC
• Operation of chromatographic detectors including UV-Vis, RI, ELSD, FID, and others
• Develop and expand technical and subject matter expertise in assigned technical areas by seeking out trainings and knowledge-sharing
• Process and project review for certified reference materials by mass balance techniques that may be traceable to primary pharmacopeias

Documentation

• Write reports on results of project work, document methods on project/product design, test specifications, write batch records, test specifications, etc. for transfer to QC
• Maintain lab notebooks, logbooks, batch records, and other documentation

Required Skills

• Experience with chromatography, including HPLC and GC (must-have)
• Experience with instrument and method troubleshooting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in analytical methods and interpretation of analytical results
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills; ability to write procedures, reports, OOS reports, training documents, technical presentations, etc.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements
• May have prior work experience in a GLP, GMP, and/or ISO environment
• May have knowledge of quality system requirements of the medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or clinical industries
• Understanding of the quality system for ISO regulatory requirements

Education Requirements

• BS or MS in chemistry or relevant life science-related field required

Required Experience

• BS or MS degree holder with 2 years of prior work experience in a related field

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Exposure to a variety of hazardous chemicals
• Required to wear all personal protective equipment as described by site procedures, including gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as pre-determined
• Will be required to work with chemicals such as flammable solvents, carcinogens, dioxins, and corrosives, and general processing equipment

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the prevention and treatment of global diseases, operating across major therapeutic areas including oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, cardiometabolic health, immunology, neuroscience, and ophthalmology. With annual revenues exceeding $65 billion and approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, the organization ranks among the top 15 biotech and pharmaceutical employers globally as recognized by Science Magazine, and has been named one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes. The company employs scientists, researchers, manufacturing specialists, clinical operations professionals, regulatory affairs experts, and business and technology professionals who collaborate across its global network to advance medicines and vaccines that improve patient lives on every continent.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.