Senior QC Chemist - Startup Pharma, Method Validation

Serovia USA 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

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,