Quality Control Analyst - Chemistry

Quality Control Analyst – Chemistry

JOB-10046758

Anticipated Start Date

June 29,2026

Location

Myerstown, PA

Type of Employment

Contract

Employer Info

As a global leader in agriculture enterprise, our client is recognized for their multiple brands and renowned reputation. Their research and development teams combine knowledge and ingenuity to create the most innovative ideas. With their cutting-edge products, they have a common goal: improved quality of life for all.

Job Summary

If you're interested in a Quality Control Analyst – Chemistry job, then this is the best role for you! This role is responsible for performing qualitative and quantitative testing on in-process, intermediate, and finished pharmaceutical products to support quality assurance and product disposition. This role assists with troubleshooting, investigations, and maintaining compliance with GMP, ISO, and regulatory standards. The position works in a fast-paced laboratory environment supporting manufacturing and stability testing operations.

Job Description

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on in-process products, pure drug substances, and finished pharmaceutical products using approved testing procedures.
• Conduct testing using laboratory techniques and instrumentation such as HPLC, spectrophotometer, viscometer, UV, GC, IR, and AA.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, data sheets, and documentation for all analyses performed.
• Evaluate analytical results and report discrepancies or deviations to supervisors.
• Recommend additional testing when necessary.
• Perform routine analytical testing for in-process, bulk, finished, and stability products.
• Ensure materials meet compendia and company quality standards.
• Follow GMP, ISO, safety programs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in non-compliance investigations and troubleshooting analytical methods or instrumentation issues.
• Support special projects and assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, production, and cross-functional teams.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory testing methods.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, UV, GC, IR, AA, and spectrophotometers.
• Understanding statistics, data processing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpretive communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory data systems.
• Self-motivated with initiative and willingness to learn.
• Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience outside of academic studies preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with wet analytical methods preferred.
• Familiarity with National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) testing procedures preferred.
• Understanding of U.S. pharmaceutical industry standards preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and quality control environment.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a drug screening and background check
• Start Time: 07:00 AM

Pay Rate/Salary

• Estimated Salary: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors.