Quality Chemist (2nd Shift)

Seeking a Quality Chemist with strong analytical chemistry experience to support testing activities within a cGMP-regulated laboratory environment. This role will perform release, stability, and raw material testing while supporting laboratory operations, instrumentation troubleshooting, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Lancaster County, SC

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Friday, 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 annually bonus opportunity

Relocation Assistance Available

Key Responsibilities

• Perform release, stability, and special-request testing of finished products and raw materials following SOPs, compendial methods, and internal procedures.
• Independently execute laboratory methods with minimal supervision.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, automated titrators, dissolution/disintegration equipment, and other laboratory systems.
• Assist with laboratory investigations, including Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
• Support training and onboarding of laboratory personnel.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, USP, FDA, ISO 17025, and internal quality standards.
• Ensure laboratory equipment calibration and preventive maintenance activities are completed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support testing timelines and organizational objectives.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (required)
• 2–5 years of experience in a cGMP laboratory environment
• Hands-on experience with Empower Software
• Strong experience operating and troubleshooting
• HPLC
• GC
• LC
• Experience with analytical laboratory techniques including:
• Titrations
• Gravimetric analysis
• Sample preparation
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and laboratory compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory setting
  

Preferred Background

• Degree concentration in:
• Biochemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations and method troubleshooting.
  

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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