Quality Control Chemist

Quality Control Analyst Associate

Location: West Greenwich, RI

Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday, 9:45 PM - 8:15 AM

Hours: 40 hours/week, 4x10-hour shifts

Work Environment: Fully onsite, Night Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Control Analyst Associate to support the night-shift QC team within a large biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This individual will perform routine analytical and microbiological laboratory testing while ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, safety, and data integrity requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment with time-sensitive samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical and microbiological laboratory testing according to approved methods and procedures.
• Conduct testing including Titer, MMV, Mycoplasma, Endotoxin, Bioburden, TOC, Conductivity, Raw Material Testing, Compendial Testing, and Environmental Monitoring.
• Support critical utilities sampling, sample receipt, and aliquoting.
• Operate laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation.
• Accurately document testing activities and results using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks.
• Review assays, laboratory documentation, and records for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow cGMP, GDP, safety, and data integrity requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, deviations, and other QC processes.
• Identify and communicate potential quality, compliance, supply, or safety concerns.
• Complete required training and maintain qualification for assigned laboratory tasks.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree with 1-2 years of Quality Control or analytical laboratory experience
• High school diploma/GED with 3+ years of Quality Control or analytical laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a GMP analytical or QC laboratory.
• Experience with analytical, biological, or microbiological testing.
• Experience following established test methods and/or compendial procedures.
• Familiarity with QC analytical systems or electronic Quality systems.
• Understanding of cGMP, data integrity, and laboratory documentation practices.
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations and deviations.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Schedule Requirements

Must be able to work fully onsite in West Greenwich, RI, Saturday through Tuesday from 9:45 PM to 8:15 AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Greenwich, RI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Greenwich, RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Greenwich, RI.

About Actalent

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