QC Chemist

QC Chemist
Description

The QC Bulk Chemist I is responsible to perform physical and analytical testing on in-process bulk material. Prepares lab batch adjustments and performs wet chemistry analysis, approving in-process batch adjustment and approving finished bulk product.

Specific Responsibilities & Duties

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Good Laboratory Practices (GLD's), Common Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) at all times.
• Performs physical tests including viscosity, pH, specific gravity, and organoleptic tests.
• Approves batch adjustments for in-process bulk products.
• Approves and release finished bulk product after completing physical tests.
• Performs variety of analytical methods using auto-titrator, and variety of wet chemistries following USP or customer specified methods.
• Performs color-matching analysis using a color analyzer.
• Performs particle size on in-process product using a particle size analyzer or microscope.
• Prepares lab batches per adjustment instructions and issue batch adjustment to compounding.
• Analyzes water from the manufacturing facility using TOC analyzer.
• Prepares and standardize reagent solutions.
• Evaluates and approve line start-up finished product samples.
• Performs full finished good testing as per customer specified.
• Performs calibration check for laboratory instruments to ensures they are functional and within calibration.
• Ensures Bulk Laboratory is complaint with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Good Laboratory Practices (GLD's), Common Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Performs related functions and duties as assigned.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.
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