Temporary QC Chemist

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnered with a growing pharmaceuticals company, and we're currently seeking a temporary Quality Control Chemist to join their team in Northvale, NJ for a 6-month contract (with the potential to extend to a permanent position). New grads are encouraged to apply! The Quality Control Chemist will conduct release and stability testing for pharmaceutical products with specific focus on LC and GC chromatographic analyses, dissolution testing, and KF water content testing. This position involves conducting various analytical tests to ensure the quality and performance of solid dosage forms while maintaining a high level of laboratory safety and compliance. This position involves Release and Stability testing for the company's commercial drug products. The company currently has 18 Commercial generic SOD drug products, two (2) generic SOD drug products pending approval with the FDA and three (3) generic SOD drug products in development. These are all small molecule generic drug products distributed in the US. The Role You'll Play: Sample preparation: Prepare solid dosage samples for analysis by accurately weighing, blending, and homogenizing materials to ensure representative samples for testing. Dissolution testing: Conduct dissolution testing of solid oral drug products using USP Apparatus I and Apparatus II. HPLC analysis: Perform HPLC assays for the quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical components, including potency, purity, and samples from dissolution testing. KF testing: Conduct water content testing using a KF titrator. Instrument maintenance: Ensure all analytical instrumentation is properly used and maintained. Quality control: Ensure that all laboratory work complies with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments, results, and procedures in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems, ensuring data integrity. Safety and compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and participate in laboratory safety initiatives, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry. At least two (2) years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Hands‑on experience with HPLC, GC, dissolution, KF titration. Good analytical and problem‑solving skills. Good communication and teamwork skills. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity. Salary + Benefits: $27‑$31 per hour (DOE) 6‑month contract with potential to convert to a permanent role Health, vision, dental insurance Flexible day shift hours About Us: At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry‑level medical technologists to seasoned laboratory directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories. It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lighthouse Lab Services | View phone number on click.appcast.io | lighthouselabservices.com # LLS4 #J-18808-Ljbffr