Senior Chemist

Actalent is Hiring a Senior Chemist for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Chemist to support analytical testing, method validation, laboratory investigations, and regulatory compliance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures the quality and release of raw materials, in-process materials, packaging components, and finished products while maintaining compliance with cGMP, GLP, and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, finished products, and utility systems.
• Develop and maintain specifications, test methods, SOPs, and laboratory documentation.
• Conduct method validations, transfers, and suitability studies.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results and support deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments.
• Review analytical data and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Manage laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits while maintaining inspection readiness.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, GMP, GLP, and laboratory best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of Quality Control experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with GC, FTIR, TOC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Experience supporting sterile injectable manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations, USP, ICH guidelines, and data integrity requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with method validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and laboratory investigations.
• Familiarity with LIMS and electronic laboratory systems.
• Excellent technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work Environment

The position operates within a GMP Clean Room environment with a standard shift from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Flexibility may be required if demands change.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $55.29/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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.