Analytical Chemist - III

Job Title: Quality Control Chemist
Location: Pearl River, NY 10965
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
 
Job Description:

• Quality Control Chemist supports a GMP-regulated Quality Control laboratory environment focused on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products.
• This role involves performing routine analytical testing, documenting results in electronic systems, and supporting the release and stability testing of highly regulated products.
• The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team environment while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements and established laboratory procedures.

 
Key Responsibilities
Perform laboratory testing of:

• Raw materials
• Drug substances
• Drug products
• In-process samples
• Stability samples

Conduct routine wet chemistry and analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation, including:

• HPLC
• GC
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• CGE
• ICE
• Polarimeter
• Osmometer
• pH Meter
• Conductivity Meter
• TOC Analyzer

• Accurately document and review analytical results using electronic laboratory systems (LIMS).
• Follow all cGMP requirements, laboratory procedures, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in peer review of data and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is performed according to approved methods.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining thorough and compliant documentation.
• Complete required training in laboratory operations, safety procedures, and quality systems.
 
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in:

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Related scientific discipline

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP/cGMP Quality Control laboratory environment.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry is required.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and UV.
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with electronic laboratory systems and data management tools.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience.
• Experience using Empower chromatography software.
• Previous involvement in audit-ready environments.
• Experience reviewing laboratory documentation and SOPs.

 
Safety Requirements:

• This position supports testing activities involving high-potency oncology products. Candidates must be comfortable working in a controlled laboratory environment that requires:
• Strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use of respiratory protection when required.
• Compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• All necessary training and safety equipment will be provided.

 
Training:

• Comprehensive onboarding and GMP training provided.
• Initial training on SOPs, documentation systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Instrument-specific training based on assigned testing responsibilities.
• Employees are not expected to work independently until they have successfully completed training and demonstrated competency.

 
Work Environment:

• Primarily laboratory-based role.
• Electronic, paperless documentation environment utilizing LIMS.
• Combination of independent work and collaborative team support.
• Regular interaction with quality, compliance, and laboratory personnel.

 
Additional Information:

• Contract position with potential for long-term opportunities based on business needs and performance.
• Interview process consists of an initial manager interview followed by a panel interview.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, GMP knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $40.00/hr – $42.90/hr.