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QC Development Chemist

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Development Chemist position at Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.?

The QC Development Chemist will perform chemical laboratory tests on pharmaceutical raw materials, components, component raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples, will complete routine assignments and will assist as needed on special projects and NCR investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned).

  • Perform, record, and report the results of chemical tests for raw materials, in process, and finished products by using various instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC, LCIMS, LCIMS/MS, NMR, FTTR, UV, and AA.
  • Analytical method development and method validation for pharmaceutical products.
  • Perform the formulation studies for various dosage forms.
  • Incorporate regulatory compliance of cGMP/GLP standards into SOPs, protocols and LTMs development.
  • Perform investigation of test results that are out-of-specifications as directed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or relevant scientific degree from a four-year college or university and have about 5 years work experience. Master of Science in Chemistry and have about 2 years work experience. Experience in the use of UV NIS, pH meters, and balances is required. Familiarity with HPLC, GC, and FTIR is preferred. Able to understand and perform analysis per written L TMs and SOPs. Working knowledge of cGMP in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Inhalation product testing experience is more desirable.

Sunshine Act

Amphastar reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Amphastar to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address, and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Amphastar intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Amphastar that we pay or reimburse, your name, address, and the number of payments made currently will be reported to the government.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Amphastar is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Amphastar also complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Amphastar is an E-Verify employer.

Amphastar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.80 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience in the use of UV NIS, pH meters and balances?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • chemistry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $40

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