QC Chemist II - 1st Shift

  • Lifecore Biomedical LLC
  • Chaska, Minnesota
  • Full Time

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time, 1st shift position offers incredible benefits, choice of a 4 or 5 day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

The QC Chemist II will ensure accurate, reproducible, and timely QC testing in support of manufacturing, release testing, and stability studies. Method development and validation activities encompassed as well. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Perform testing on in-process product, final product, and raw materials for routine testing, validation testing, and stability testing
  • Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in progress
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical problems in a laboratory setting
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement and promote a progressive quality culture
  • Communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis and trending
  • Participate in qualification and transfer of new method into the laboratory

This position could be a great fit for you If you have a high attention detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced laboratory along with the following:

  • BS in Chemistry or related life science
  • 2-5 years' experience in GMP lab applications
  • Hands on experience with the following: HPLC, GC, light scattering, rheology and/or wet chemistry
  • In-depth knowledge of current quality control laboratory technology and methodology
  • Waters software experience is preferred

Starting Salary: $62,000 - $70,000 annual

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
  • Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.

Job ID: 488595853
Originally Posted on: 8/8/2025

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