2nd Shift Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

QC Chemist II – 2nd Shift

Location: Lancaster, SC
Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (training will be completed on 1st Shift)
Salary: $70,000-$80,000/year + Annual Bonus Opportunity

We are seeking a QC Chemist II to join our Quality Control team in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing routine and non-routine chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical chemistry experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using established analytical methods.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical equipment.
• Prepare standards, reagents, mobile phases, and laboratory solutions.
• Review and accurately document analytical data in accordance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and atypical results as needed.
• Assist with method validation, method transfers, and laboratory investigations.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, records, and electronic documentation.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another science-related field .
• 2–5 years of analytical chemistry experience in an FDA-regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation such as:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • UV-Vis
  • FTIR
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and laboratory documentation practices.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques and sample preparation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, or consumer health manufacturing.
• Experience with laboratory investigations, OOS/OOT investigations, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, or other chromatography data systems.
• Experience supporting method validation or stability testing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus (up to 15% of annual earnings , based on company performance).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and career development opportunities.

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