Chemist

This position involves conducting procedure updates in the QC lab and GMP reviews of logbooks. The chemist coordinates waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts, performs final product release testing, and conducts raw material release testing as required. The role includes testing, analyzing, and submitting results to ensure commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted, as well as participating in laboratory method validation, transfer, and verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities.
• Order supplies, assign expiry to incoming materials, track requisitions, and reconcile against incoming materials and invoices.
• Perform chemistry testing of raw material, in-process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples.
• Serve as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally, potentially undertaking special projects.

• Proficiency in wet chemistry and benchwork analytical chemistry testing, including HPLC and GC.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience with GMP, GDP.
• Biologics experience.
• Understanding of chemistry techniques required to determine identity, purity, and quality of parenteral and solid dosage products.

• 4+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant experience and an MS degree.
• Experience with Biologics Products.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, pharmacopeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of USP/BP/JP, EP the person, and the change process.
• Knowledge of CE, HPLC, GC, and UPLC systems.
• Investigation skills and report writing skills.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LIMS, and Empower applications.

This position is based onsite, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to be on-call some weekends and to come in during off-shifts.

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 San Dimas,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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