QC Chemist

QC Scientist – Weekend Shift

📍 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA

🧪 Department: Quality Control – Analytical Team

🕒 Schedule: Friday to Monday | 4x10 Hour Shifts | Flexible Start Times (7 AM–5 PM or 8 AM–6 PM)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, innovative team at the forefront of pharmaceutical quality control. As a QC Scientist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of life-changing biologic products. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed weekend team, receive comprehensive training, and contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As a QC Scientist, you’ll work hands-on in a state-of-the-art laboratory, performing advanced analytical testing to support GMP manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting analytical tests using HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, Cell-Based Assays, and Compendial Testing (pH, UV, Osmolality, Appearance).
• Supporting commercial product testing, stability studies, and client-driven projects.
• Reviewing laboratory data packets and authoring investigations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance and Data Review.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP standards, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Participating in lab operations such as safety inspections and inventory management.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Pharmaceutical, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–5 years in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and techniques: HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, Osmolality, Cell-Based Bioassays.
• Familiarity with EMPOWER, MS Office, and laboratory software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Training & Team Environment

You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of 6 Scientists and 1 Supervisor, supported by a larger QC Analytical group of 80 professionals. Expect 3–6 months of structured training, with hands-on testing and mentorship before transitioning to weekend operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferguson, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 Ferguson,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $28 - $38