Senior Chemist & QC Lead, Method Validation

Contract Pharmacal Corp; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmacal Corp. seeks a Senior Chemist to lead advanced chemical analyses across QC labs, handling raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples, with strict adherence to SOPs.

The role requires expertise in HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/MS, UV-Vis, and other wet chemistry methods, plus strong data integrity and regulatory compliance capabilities. Collaborative team environment and opportunities for process improvements are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field is required.
• At least 8 years of work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory SOPs, including safety, chemical handling and storage, gowning, equipment use, cGMP, GDP, data integrity, DEA requirements, etc.
• Perform laboratory chemical analysis on raw materials, in-process materials, and/or finished product, using ICP-OES/MS, UV-Vis, Fluorescence, GC, HPLC/UPLC, titration, and other wet chemistry techniques, as assigned, in accordance with the prescribed approved analytical test method.
• Execute assay testing, content uniformity testing, impurities analysis, validation testing (method, cleaning, process), and process/interpret data at an advanced level with minimal to no errors.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory working environment.
• Disposes of used/expired/excess chemicals, solutions, solvents, etc. in dedicated waste receptacles.
• Report well-written, accurate and timely results.
• Review data, calculations, notebooks, and reports.
• Perform and assist in laboratory investigations.
• Perform and assist in Cleaning, Method and Process validation testing and protocol/report review.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment at an advanced level.
• Suggest improvements to existing testing methods when possible.
• Mentor and train entry-level and mid-level personnel on techniques performed in the lab and assist with laboratory related questions as needed.
• Assist with routine Metrology functions, including instrument cleaning/ preventive maintenance/ calibration/ verification activities.
• Monitor and assist with maintaining proper inventory levels of all laboratory supplies.
• Assist with sample receiving, chemical inventory, document filing, housekeeping, etc.
• Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety policies with the proper attitude toward safety and health, helping to ensure that all department operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health for all personnel.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Skills

Laboratory chemistry

cGMP compliance

HPLC/UPLC

ICP-OES/MS

Dissolution

IR/UV-VIS

Analytical software

Data integrity

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

ICP-OES/MS

GC

UV-Vis

Job description

Contract Pharmacal Corp. seeks a Senior Chemist to lead advanced chemical analyses across QC labs, handling raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples, with strict adherence to SOPs.

The role requires expertise in HPLC/UPLC, ICP-OES/MS, UV-Vis, and other wet chemistry methods, plus strong data integrity and regulatory compliance capabilities. Collaborative team environment and opportunities for process improvements are offered.