What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Quality Control Chemist reports directly to Quality Laboratory Management and plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations through accurate and timely testing. This position requires strong time management skills to meet testing deadlines and a willingness to learn laboratory processes, instrumentation theory, and troubleshooting techniques.
Schedule:
This position will be on a 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 11:30pm and Friday 1:30pm - 9:30pm.
Key Responsibilities
Testing:
- Perform Release, Stability, and Special Request testing on finished products and raw materials in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), in-house methods, and compendial standards.
- Execute in-house methods independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Team Collaboration:
- Adapt to changes in testing schedules and support continuous improvement initiatives within the lab.
- Assist in training new laboratory personnel and document training per established SOPs and Nutramax guidelines.
Safety:
- Maintain a safety-first approach and remain vigilant of surroundings while performing laboratory tasks.
- Ensure all equipment used in testing is properly calibrated and maintained.
General Duties:
- Train on and operate various laboratory instruments, including but not limited to: Laboratory Balances, HPLC, GC, Automated Titrators, FTIR, UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Polarimeter, Dissolution and Disintegration instruments.
- Complete assigned projects within established timelines while balancing testing responsibilities.
- Stay informed on updates from USP, FDA, and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with analytical standards and documentation practices.
- Assist in investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) results as needed.
- Perform additional duties as required to support company objectives.
- Communicate effectively across departments and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Skills
Chemistry, Quality control, Laboratory, Gmp, Wet chemistry
Top Skills Details
Chemistry
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 2-5 years in a laboratory setting, a cGMP environment. Familiarity with GC and/or LC instrumentation is preferred.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; concentrations in Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical, or Polymer Chemistry are preferred.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lancaster, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
Educational Assistance: Opportunities for training and professional development to support career growth.
Supportive Work Culture: A family-oriented environment that values faith, servant leadership, and collaboration.
Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities and mission trips organized by the company to give back locally and internationally.
Employee Recognition & Perks: Birthday cards with gift cards, family days at the zoo, Thanksgiving dinners, and other thoughtful gestures.
Work-Life Balance: A culture that prioritizes employee well-being and fosters a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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 : $70,000 - $80,000