Sr Quality Control Chemist

Sr QC Chemist

• Relocation offered - Shift: 8-5/8:30-5:30 M-F *

Occasionally weekend work required (delay in production, in-process sample coming - rare)

2 facilities, 10 minutes apart

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 5 years with a master's degree or 1 year with a PhD in a QC laboratory within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, KF, FTIR, water content, UV-Vis, titration, wet chemistry, analytical balances, and pH meters,
• Know how to validate or qualify pharmaceutical test measures (Med device) - test or chemical radiance (small molecules)
• Expedience from large molecules and validation
• Tested drug products for API
• Experience writing reports & SOPs
• Testing and validating at the same time
• GMP experience

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Chemistry Manager to lead and oversee the QC Chemistry team. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all chemical testing activities in support of manufacturing and product release. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of cGMP regulations within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.

Independent execution of various standard laboratory techniques, including but not limited to HPLC, LC/MS, GC, GC/MS, FTIR, KF, LOD, and appearance assessment

Independent preparation of samples, solutions, instrument set-up and breakdown

Lead the transfer of analytical methods to QC from internal and external sources

Analysis of various sample types with approved prescribed test methods

Provide guidance and support on day-to-day tasks to QC personnel

Represent the Quality Control Department on internal and external matters as requested by QC Manager

Independent authoring, reviewing, and execution of analytical method validation protocols

Lead internal meetings as requested

Independent authoring, reviewing, and execution of stability study protocols

Independent preparation of data packets, stability reports, and certificates of analysis to summarize analytical testing

Participation in, or lead, Out of Specification investigations and the documentation of analytical deviations along with qualified investigators and management

A working knowledge of QC laboratory operating under US FDA/EU GMPs

Provide mentorship to co-workers as needed.

Skills

Quality control, Hplc, Gmp, pharmaceutical, gc-ms, gcms, lc-ms

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $60.00/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 Eugene,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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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