Senior QC Chemist – Pharma (Onsite, Boca Raton)

Actalent; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contribution

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Chemist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Boca Raton, FL. You will perform analytical testing of materials and finished products, develop specifications and SOPs, and support method validation and investigations.

The role requires a bachelor's in a scientific field, 5+ years of QC experience, and knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and FDA regulations. This contract‑to‑hire position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of Quality Control experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with GC, FTIR, TOC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Experience supporting sterile injectable manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations, USP, ICH guidelines, and data integrity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, finished products, and utility systems.
• Develop and maintain specifications, test methods, SOPs, and laboratory documentation.
• Conduct method validations, transfers, and suitability studies.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results and support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments.
• Review analytical data and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Manage laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits while maintaining inspection readiness.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, GMP, GLP, and laboratory best practices.

Skills

GC, FTIR, TOC, UV-Vis

Quality Control in pharma

Sterile injectable manufacturing

cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations

Analytical data review & COA approval

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Chemist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Boca Raton, FL. You will perform analytical testing of materials and finished products, develop specifications and SOPs, and support method validation and investigations.

The role requires a bachelor's in a scientific field, 5+ years of QC experience, and knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and FDA regulations. This contract‑to‑hire position offers competitive pay and benefits.