Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Laboratory Chemist to join their laboratory team in Lancaster, South Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for a chemist with strong analytical chemistry skills and hands-on chromatography experience to support quality testing in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in chemistry, extensive experience with HPLC analysis, and a passion for producing accurate, reliable laboratory results. This position operates in a fast-paced quality control environment supporting manufacturing operations.
Salary: $70-75k; may be negotiable based on education/experience/geo location and other factors
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct laboratory analysis using a variety of instrumentation, with HPLC accounting for approximately 85% of testing activities.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical equipment, including:
- HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- GC (Gas Chromatography)
- LC (Liquid Chromatography)
- ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
- Wet Chemistry techniques
- Review and interpret test results, ensuring compliance with established specifications and quality standards.
- Document laboratory activities and maintain accurate records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Support investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend results.
- Follow GMP, laboratory safety, and quality procedures.
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical teams to support production operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
- Strong chemistry fundamentals and analytical laboratory techniques.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC instrumentation and analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Ability to work onsite full-time in Lancaster, SC.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of Quality Control laboratory experience.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Background in one or more of the following industries:
- Pharmaceutical
- Medical Device
- Nutraceutical
- Food & Beverage
- Experience working with analytical instrumentation including GC, LC, ICP, and wet chemistry methods.
Highly Preferred
- Experience with Empower Chromatography Software.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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