Chemist

The chemist will conduct procedure updates in the quality control laboratory and perform GMP reviews of logbooks. They will coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts as required. The role involves performing final product release testing and raw material release testing, ensuring commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted. The chemist will engage in laboratory method validation, transfer, and verification activities, coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities, and manage the ordering of supplies. Additionally, they will perform chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process, final products, validation-related, and critical utility samples. The position may involve special projects, serving as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procedure updates in QC lab and GMP reviews of logbooks.
• Coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts.
• Perform final product release testing and raw material release testing.
• Analyze and submit results to ensure commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted.
• Engage in laboratory method validation/transfer/verification activities.
• Coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities.
• Order supplies and manage expiry for incoming materials, track requisitions, and reconcile against invoices.
• Perform chemistry testing of raw material, in-process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples.
• Participate in special projects and serve as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally.

• Proficiency in chemistry, wet chemistry, and biologics.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry techniques.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical, GMP, GDP, and analytical chemistry standards.
• Knowledge of CE (capillary electrophoresis), SEC (size exclusion chromatography), HPLC, GC, and UPLC systems.
• Investigation skills and report writing skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LIMS, and Empower applications.

• 4+ years of relevant experience with a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a MS degree.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience with Biologics Products - small and/or large molecule experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, pharmacopeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation.
• Understanding of chemistry techniques required for determining the identity, purity, and quality of parenteral and solid dosage products.
• Familiarity with USP/BP/JP and EP standards and the change process.

The position is onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Flexibility is required for on-call responsibilities during weekends and off-shift work, including early morning shifts when necessary.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/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 La Verne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.

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