Quality Control Chemist

Join our Quality Team as a Quality Control Chemist I, where you will play a crucial role in performing basic analysis of raw materials and finished products. Your work will ensure that our pharmaceutical products meet high quality standards through safe, compliant, and efficient methods. You will utilize wet chemistry and analytical testing techniques, and report findings through computerized systems or standard laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet chemistry and analytical testing to evaluate the quality of raw materials and finished products.
• Report testing results through computerized systems or paper-based documentation.
• Adhere to company, site, and laboratory safety rules and raise safety issues promptly.
• Follow procedures and adopt cGMP and cGDP practices consistently.
• Work independently while asking questions as necessary.
• Participate actively in planning discussions, offering suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate work sequence status to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Engage in discussions to identify opportunities for correction and improvement when scheduled work is not achieved.
• Support and assist teammates positively in the QC laboratory.
• Utilize understanding of basic non-instrumental wet chemistry techniques, including manual titrations, pH, conductivity, autotitrations, UV-Vis, and polarimeter.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• Laboratory experience in academia or internship.
• Interest in a career as a pharmaceutical chemist.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HPLC, wet chemistry, pH, and titration.

• Extensive training and development opportunities for junior analysts.
• Potential training on HPLC after mastering wet chemistry techniques.
• cGMP training provided.

Work in the QC Chemistry lab with initial training on the 1st shift team. Training will last approximately 1-2 months before transitioning to 3rd shift for live product testing. The 3rd shift core hours are 11pm to 7am, with flexibility of /- 2 hours, and can be scheduled Sunday night to Thursday night or Monday night to Friday night. Alternatively, four 10-hour shifts with possible weekend coverage can be offered. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, 6 paid holidays, and 1 week of PTO. Dress code is business casual with closed-toed, flat, comfortable shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of ROCKY MOUNT, NC.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in ROCKY MOUNT,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $23 - $25