Senior QC Chemist

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. seeks a Senior QC Chemist to join a new greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in New Jersey.

The role emphasizes analytical method verification, validation, transfer, implementation, and troubleshooting, while supporting routine QC testing and startup operations. You will work hands-on with HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical techniques, ensure cGMP compliance and data integrity, mentor QC chemists, and collaborate with QA, Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical QC laboratory, preferably in sterile injectable manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, KF, etc.) and GMP-compliant laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, USP standards, ICH guidelines, and data integrity expectations.

Responsibilities

• Optimize, verify, and validate analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, stability samples, packaging materials and finished products.
• Support testing applicable to sterile IV-bag products including identification, assay, impurities, osmolality, particulate matter, TOC and density.
• Lead and/or support investigations (OOS/OOT, atypical results) and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain analytical documentation (methods, SOPs, CVs, CAPAs, change controls).
• Coach, mentor, and train QC Chemists on analytical techniques and safe laboratory operations.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

TOC

AAS

KF titrator

Job description

The Senior QC Chemist will be a critical member of the laboratory team responsible for analytical testing to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of sterile injectable IV bag products at a newly established greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role will have a strong focus on analytical method verification, validation, transfer, implementation, and troubleshooting, while supporting routine QC testing and laboratory operations.

The Senior QC Chemist will play a key role in establishing laboratory operations during the startup phase and supporting the transition to routine commercial manufacturing. The position requires hands-on experience with chromatographic and other analytical techniques, familiarity withChromeleonCDS,Empower3and a strong understanding of cGMP, data integrity, and laboratory investigation practices. The Senior QC Chemist will also coach, mentor, and train QC Chemists to ensure consistent technical performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Optimize, troubleshoot, verify, and validate analytical methodsfor raw materials, in-process samples, stability samples,packaging materialsand finished products using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC,AAS, KF titratorand other applicable analytical technologies.

Support testing applicableto sterile IV-bag products, such as identification, assay, impurities, osmolality, particulate matter, TOC,density,Water Determination, and other physical or chemical attributes.

Manage or supportreference standards, reagents, volumetric solutions, laboratory consumables, sample inventory, instrument logbooks, and laboratory records.

Execute and support analytical methodvalidation,andverification activities,

Support and execute analytical method transfersbetweenR&D, QC, manufacturing, contract laboratories, and other sites

Perform routine analytical testingand review results in accordance with approved methods, specifications, SOPs,

Supportanalytical method lifecycle management, including method improvements, troubleshooting, change control, periodic review, and revalidation or reverification as required.

Lead and/or support OOS, OOT, atypical result, and analytical deviation investigations, including laboratory investigations, root-cause analysis, assessment of method and instrument performance, and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.

Prepare, review, and maintainanalytical documentation, including methods, SOPs, verification/validation protocols and reports, method transfer documentation, COAs, deviations, OOS/OOT investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.

Support laboratory startupand ongoing operations, including instrument qualification, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and readiness of analytical equipment and laboratory systems.

Ensure compliancewith cGMP, FDA, USP, ICH, data integrity principles, and applicable global regulatory requirements, maintaining inspection-ready laboratory practices and documentation.

Collaboratewith Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Engineering, and external laboratories to support analytical method implementation, transfer, validation, investigations, product release, and commercialization activities.

Coach, mentor, and trainnewQC Chemistson analytical techniques, method execution, laboratoryprocedures, andsafe laboratory operations while contributing to continuous improvement and laboratory excellence.

Qualifications / Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in chemistry,Analytical ChemistryPharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.

5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical QC laboratory, preferably in sterile injectable manufacturing.

Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR,KFetc.) and GMP-compliant laboratory operations.

Knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations, USP standards, ICH guidelines, and data integrity expectations.

Experience supporting laboratory investigations and regulatory inspections.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory workandable to coachothers..

Solidunderstanding of data integrity and documentation practicesand able to coach others.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic startup environment.

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Ability to adapt to evolving processes and regulatory requirements in a greenfield manufacturing setting.