Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Chemist to maintain the Quality Control Laboratory in compliance with cGMP standards. This role involves supporting Quality Assurance during audits, executing laboratory qualifications and validations, and revising material specifications. The successful candidate will perform QC testing for various processes, write and update standard operating procedures, and participate in laboratory investigations.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Quality Control Laboratory in compliance with cGMP according to procedure.

Support Quality Assurance during customer and regulatory audits.

Support the execution of laboratory qualifications and validations, including performing testing, data review, or protocol revisions.

Revise material specifications in collaboration with Quality Assurance.

Write and update standard operating procedures.

Perform QC testing in support of raw material, in-process, intermediate, cleaning verification/validation, and release testing.

Review laboratory control records.

Participate in OOS laboratory investigations and provide analytical support to QA.

Perform cleaning verification/validation activities as needed.

Ensure that retention samples are prepared and stored appropriately.

Manage reagents, standards, and reference materials.

Assist in the maintenance of the stability program, including stability testing and evaluation of trends.

Issue Certificates of Analysis.

Assist in the management of calibration, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Develop independence through mentoring with QC and QA staff.Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline.

4 years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 2+ years in a QC environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.

Ability to independently perform testing samples and document results.

Capacity to quickly learn new skills and techniques.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with HPLC and analytical chemistry.

Proficiency in method validation and QC processes.Work Environment

Work in a smaller lab environment where you will engage in more than just routine testing, including method development, method validation, and data review. The setting is a pharmaceutical, GMP, quality-focused laboratory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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