Analytical Chemist

Title: QC Lab Technician (Entry Level)

Location: Social Circle, GA 30025

Duration: 06 Months 10/26/2026 to 04/30/2027

Shift: - Work 2-2-3 1200-0030 after a month on M-F 8-430 for onboarding and training

Onsite

Job Description:

·         Supports testing a wide range of biological, chemical, or physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods.

Primary Duties:.

• Conduct critical biological, chemical and physical analyses of in-process and final
  products to support manufacturing facility production schedules.
• Perform documentation and review of test data following good documentation practices.
• Enter final data in LIMS and other computerized systems.
• Perform advanced biological and chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs, product specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• Participate in team functions to address production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality.
• Conduct other duties as assigned

Key Skills and Abilities:
•    Proficiency in both manual methods and instrumentation analyses. Experience performing and analyzing analytical assays.
•    Proficient in wet and instrumental methods of analyses.
•    Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to GC, HPLC, ICPMS and other analytical instruments
•    Basic knowledge of statistical methods and strong technical problem solving skills.
•    Ability to conduct multiple tasks concurrently to meet critical timelines.
•    Effective communication skills, ability to train others.
•    Proficient use of TrackWise, Empower, and MiniTab software a plus.
•    Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
•    Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures
•    Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
•    Able to identify when proper practices/ procedures are not performed.
•    Follow SOPs and generate results.

General responsibilities include:
•   General laboratory housekeeping.
•   Cleaning of laboratory glassware and equipment.
•   Operation of equipment preparation and cleaning systems in QC (QC glasswashers).
•   Maintenance and stocking of departmental consumable inventory.
•   Routine verification of operating parameters of temperature-controlled units.
•   Routine cleaning and maintenance of temperature-controlled units.
•   Perform non-batch release testing (e.g. raw materials, cleaning).
•   Assist in filling and archiving of departmental data, binders, reports, investigations, etc.
•   Maintenance and disposal of waste generated throughout the laboratory.
•   Retrieves and receives all samples into the QC Laboratories.
•   Logs samples into logbooks.
•   Receives samples into LIMS, EBM, and/or JDE.
•   Enter data into LIMS.
•   Initiate and pull Stability Studies / Samples.
•   May lift, push, pull and carry up to approximately 25 lbs.
•   Will work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and buffers that may require respiratory protection.
•   May be required to work or be assigned to a different shift to meet business needs. Must be willing to work off shifts hours.
•   Must be able to work supplemental hours as necessary to complete work commitments.
•   May be required to work in a confined area.
•   Primarily inside working conditions.
•   Some clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.