Quality Control (QC) Chemist II – Metered-Dose Inhaler

Aequor; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in Fall River, MA is seeking a chemist to join the Quality Control team. The role centers on chemistry work, not biology, and involves calibration, routine testing, and instrument maintenance in a cGMP laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include vendor coordination for installation and qualification, advanced testing as needed, data integrity, and strict adherence to good documentation practices. A BS in Chemistry and strong English skills are required; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Proficient English reading/writing for scientific work.
• Strong organization and teamwork skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Experience with MS Office and scientific software.
• Inhalation products (MDI) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Communicate with vendors for installation, qualification and maintenance.
• Conduct routine testing in a specified group or department.
• Perform advanced/critical testing as required.
• Operate specialized equipment and perform specialized testing.
• Maintain knowledge of raw materials testing and release.
• Work with instruments like Karl Fisher, HPLC, GC, particle size, ICP.
• Lead investigation activities.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, cGMP and documentation practices.
• Adhere to all good documentation practices.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Section Head.

Skills

English proficiency

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

cGMP knowledge

Education

BS in Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Karl Fisher

HPLC

GC

Particle size

ICP

Job description

Work Hours: General Shift: 8:30AM - 5:00PM (may vary based on business needs)

Reports To: Quality Control Manager

This role focuses on chemistry and not biology.

Responsibilities

• Calibration and preventive maintenance of instruments.
• Communications with vendors for installation, qualification and maintenance.
• Conduct routine testing or other analysis in a specific group or department setting.
• Conduct advanced testing and/or critical testing, as required.
• Operate specialized equipment or conduct specialized skill testing
• Working knowledge of raw materials testing and release
• Working knowledge of instruments such as Karl Fisher, HPLC, GC, Particle size, ICP
• Lead investigation activities.
• Ensure compliance to all data integrity and cGMP practices, procedures, and expect
• Ensure compliance with all good documentation practices.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Department or Section Head

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA), in either Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or Physical Science
• Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
• Proficiently communicate and understand (read and write) scientific work in English
• Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
• Experience in Inhalation products (MDI) is a plus

Working conditions

This role works in a cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment, where personal protective equipment is required, which may include uniforms, lab coats, safety glasses, respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection, etc. Work with or around solvents, powders, or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required. The role may be assigned on a work-shift basis, where required (Day, Evening, Night). Weekend or Holiday work may be requested or required.

Physical requirements

• Work standing or walking unassisted for 75% or greater of an 8-hour period.
• Unassisted lifting up-to10 kg, may be required.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times, when required.
• Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other "screen " 75% or greater of an 8-hour period.

Professional and Behavioral Competencies

• Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from first or second shift. Work schedule may be Monday to Friday.
• Must be willing to work some weekends based on business needs as required by management.
• No remote work available
• No employment sponsorship or work visas.