What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at Astrix?
Step into a role where your analytical expertise actually drives product quality, innovation, and customer trust. As a key member of this high-performing QC team, you’ll work hands-on with advanced instrumentation, shape method improvements, and play a critical part in ensuring products meet the highest ISO and cGxP standards. If you’re energized by solving problems, elevating processes, and being the person others rely on for data they can trust, this is a place where your impact is visible every day.
Shift: Rotating 4am-4pm OR 4pm-4am
Pay: Up to $30/hr
Responsibilities
- Perform routine calibrations and maintain equipment readiness.
- Run analytical tests per SOPs using a variety of instruments and wet chemistry techniques.
- Support production with in-process testing and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
- Lead OOS investigations and track CAPA effectiveness.
- Assist with method improvements, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain and update product specifications across internal systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 5 years of lab experience.
- Knowledge of GLP, ISO 9001, and preferred experience with cGMP/GDP and FSSC 22000/ISO 22002.
- Hands-on experience with GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC, titrations, spectroscopy, physical testing, and related techniques.
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed; organoleptic testing ability required.