Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: QC Analyst

Schedule: Onsite | Sunday–Thursday | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary

The QC Analyst is an entry-level, hands-on laboratory position responsible for performing routine and critical analytical testing to support quality control operations. This role involves the generation, analysis, documentation, and communication of analytical data in compliance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The position supports testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability studies, and cleaning validation. This is a temporary-to-hire role with an anticipated conversion around six months.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, efficient, and high-quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC standards or customer-supplied methods.
• Typical testing includes, but is not limited to: Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metals, FTIR, HPLC, and GC.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant written documentation of all analytical work performed.
• Interpret analytical data and clearly communicate results, deviations, and issues to appropriate personnel.
• Organize and schedule daily workload to ensure timely completion of testing.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follow laboratory safety practices, chemical hygiene procedures, and all applicable regulations.
• Become proficient in all relevant SOPs and test methods.
• Work effectively in a “flow-to-the-work” team-based environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace in collaboration with other team members.
• Perform peer reviews of analytical testing and documentation.
• Write or update SOPs as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities to meet business and quality objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or Life Sciences with no prior QC experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in another discipline with relevant experience in a Quality Control laboratory.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate results on the first attempt.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• General knowledge of laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and safe handling of chemicals.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while performing laboratory testing.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate across functional groups.

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