Scientist II – Analytical Chemistry Location: High Point, NC Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Job Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Scientist II – Analytical Chemistry to join a pharmaceutical laboratory team in High Point, NC. This position will perform chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical finished products, raw materials, and stability samples to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of hands-on chromatography experience, particularly with HPLC and GC, and experience working in a GMP and FDA-regulated laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical and physical testing of pharmaceutical finished products, raw materials, and stability samples.
- Perform analytical testing using validated and compendial methods to evaluate product strength, identity, impurities, and quality.
- Operate HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and traditional wet chemistry instrumentation and testing methods.
- Maintain and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment as needed.
- Identify, document, and report out-of-specification (OOS) results and unexpected analytical findings.
- Investigate non-routine analytical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Accurately document laboratory procedures, analytical data, observations, and results.
- Communicate testing results and analytical findings to laboratory management and cross-functional departments.
- Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory work areas.
- Follow all SOPs, GMP, GLP, and applicable laboratory safety requirements.
- Maintain required training and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required; Chemistry or Biology preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on HPLC and GC chromatography experience.
- Experience in a GMP and FDA-regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience performing analytical testing using validated laboratory methods.
- Familiarity with chromatographic data acquisition systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Empower 3 chromatography software.
- Experience with pharmaceutical raw material, finished product, and stability testing.
- Knowledge of OOS investigations, analytical troubleshooting, and laboratory documentation.
- Experience with spectroscopy and traditional wet chemistry techniques.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong technical documentation and organizational skills.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Location: High Point, NC.
- Work Arrangement: Fully onsite.
Pay Details: $30.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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