What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group)?
Quality Control Chemist I
Location: Northridge, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $42/hour
Duration: 6-month contract (High likelihood of extension or conversion to FTE)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Quality Control Chemist to support the testing of incoming materials and finished pharmaceutical products in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. This role will perform complex analytical testing, lead laboratory investigations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the introduction of new products and analytical methods.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a strong safety culture within the laboratory.
• Prepare sample solutions, standards, and reagents for testing.
• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, FTIR, UV Spectrophotometry, Dissolution, Gas Chromatography, Instron, and Texture Analyzer equipment.
• Test incoming materials and finished products according to USP, NF, EP compendia and approved methods.
• Manage testing schedules and ensure timely completion of testing and documentation review.
• Author, review, and update SOPs, specifications, test methods, worksheets, and other laboratory documentation.
• Lead laboratory investigations, non-conformance resolutions, and CAPA activities.
• Support equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects within the laboratory.
• Support implementation of new analytical techniques, methods, and equipment.
• Collaborate effectively across Quality, Manufacturing, and Technical teams.
• Work flexible hours as needed to support business demands.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of analytical testing experience within a pharmaceutical GMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, and GxP requirements.
• Experience leading laboratory investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry.
• Experience with raw material testing, global compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Experience supporting inhalation, transdermal, or combination drug products.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
Salary : $42