Entry Level Chemist

The Quality Control Chemist will be responsible for conducting analytical testing of pharmaceutical products using a variety of wet chemistry techniques. This role involves joining the raw materials team to support the API group and collaborating with the QC lab team.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic chemical testing for multiple APIs and excipients.
• Conduct Compendial Wet Testing, identification testing using techniques such as FTIR and UV.
• Perform physical examinations, extractions, distillations, and basic chromatography such as TLC.
• Conduct incoming materials testing on plastics, glass, and rubber stoppers used in pharmaceutical drug production.
• Perform testing of current manufacturing materials to assist colleagues in more complex testing for alternate APIs and excipients.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Experience in a chemistry lab from academia, including pH, titrations, and pipetting techniques.
• Desire to pursue a career as a chemist in pharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency in HPLC, UV, IR, Titration, pH, wet chemistry, and GMP.

• Ability to learn and understand GMP documentation.
• Exposure to USP, which is valuable for future chemist opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.

This is a modernized pharmaceutical lab space with significant investments in workflow enhancement. The lab houses over 200 individuals and operates on a 24/7 schedule. Safety is prioritized with strict adherence to GMP procedures. The workweek is Monday to Friday, first shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional overtime. You may be asked to assist on the second shift based on business needs. Social distancing practices are in place, and managers follow a rotating schedule to limit on-site personnel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2025.

About Actalent

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