Senior QC Analytical Scientist - 2nd Shift Group Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services in Albany, NY seeks a Senior QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader for the 2nd shift. You will lead GMP/GLP testing of in-process, raw materials, intermediates and APIs, with focus on data review and method transfer activities.

This role combines hands-on analytical work with team leadership—coaching 3–5 chemists, coordinating investigations of OOS/OOT, and ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Parts 210/211.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related field with GMP/GLP testing experience.
• 3+ years of industry GMP/GLP testing experience for MS or 5+ for BS.
• Experience with LC, Conductivity, and Titration.
• Experience with at least two analytical techniques (NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, TGA).
• Knowledge of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CFR guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP/GLP testing of in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples.
• Oversee method transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
• Support investigations for OOS/OOT/invalid results.
• Mentor a team of 3–5 chemists and coordinate client communications.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Parts 210/211 and ICH guidelines.

Skills

GMP/GLP testing

Team leadership

Liquid Chromatography (LC)

Education

BS in Chemistry or Life Sciences

MS in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

NMR

GC

LC

ICP-OES

IR

RI

UV-Vis

TGA

Job description

Senior QC Analytical Scientist - 2nd Shift Group Leader

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 105,000 - yearly

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Eurofins PSS is currently hiring for a Senior QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to support and lead GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples. In addition, the successful candidate will support investigations of invalid results, method transfer activities, and lead a team of 3-5 individual contributors. This individual will have high attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements
• Follow protocols for GMP regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and applicable ICH guidelines
• Testing of pharmaceutical samples including in-process, raw materials, intermediates, API, stability, and more.
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies
• Support investigations for OOS, OOT, and invalid results
• Utilize various analytical techniques including: NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, Conductivity, Specific Rotation, Titration, TGA, and more
• Reference standard qualification and management
• Elemental impurities and residual solvent testing and review

Leadership & Team Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of chemists.
• Serve as a proactive and effective point of contact for client and internal teams.
• Participate in new hire interviews and onboarding processes as needed
• Disseminate administrative communications and promote company vision
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
• Perform administrative tasks to support team member growth and development
• Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities
• Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork with the group

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with 5+ years of GMP/GLP testing experience; OR MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related degree with 3+ years of industry GMP/GLP testing experience
• 3+ years of industry experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Conductivity, and Titration
• Proven experience utilizing at least two of the following techniques and/or instruments:
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Refractive Index (RI), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
• Knowledge and in-depth understanding of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CRF guidelines
• 1+ years of prior leadership experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least a year of GMP experience
• 2+ years of successful leadership experience

This position is a permanent, full-time role with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Albany, NY are encouraged to apply. The position will work 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 36 hours & Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 48 hours).

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases
• Compensation: $90,000-105,000per year (plus a 10% 2nd Shift Differential) based on education, past leadership,and related industry experience

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.