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Job Title: Quality Control ChemistJob Description

The Quality Control Chemist will be responsible for conducting analytical testing of pharmaceutical products using a variety of wet chemistry techniques. This role involves joining the raw materials team to support the API group and collaborating with the QC lab team.

Responsibilities

+ Perform basic chemical testing for multiple APIs and excipients.

+ Conduct Compendial Wet Testing, identification testing using techniques such as FTIR and UV.

+ Perform physical examinations, extractions, distillations, and basic chromatography such as TLC.

+ Conduct incoming materials testing on plastics, glass, and rubber stoppers used in pharmaceutical drug production.

+ Perform testing of current manufacturing materials to assist colleagues in more complex testing for alternate APIs and excipients.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

+ Experience in a chemistry lab from academia, including pH, titrations, and pipetting techniques.

+ Desire to pursue a career as a chemist in pharmaceuticals.

+ Proficiency in HPLC, UV, IR, Titration, pH, wet chemistry, and GMP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to learn and understand GMP documentation.

+ Exposure to USP, which is valuable for future chemist opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.

Work Environment

This is a modernized pharmaceutical lab space with significant investments in workflow enhancement. The lab houses over 200 individuals and operates on a 24/7 schedule. Safety is prioritized with strict adherence to GMP procedures. The workweek is Monday to Friday, first shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional overtime. You may be asked to assist on the second shift based on business needs. Social distancing practices are in place, and managers follow a rotating schedule to limit on-site personnel.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.