Lead Technician, Quality Control, Schenectady, NY

Lead Technician, Quality Control Schenectady, NY Monday – Friday 8AM - 4:30PM (Flexible start time if needed) Join us as a Lead Technician in Quality Control. In this role you will analyze and test raw materials, intermediates and finished products under GMP, applying validated or compendia methods. You will also perform and apply knowledge and skills to diverse and complex reactions, release testing products according to current compendia, regulatory and corporate quality systems and principles. Responsibilities Autonomous accomplishment of analysis in the laboratory. Prepares standards, mobile phases, and reagents. Maintains, calibrates, validates, monitors and troubleshoots laboratory equipment (ICP preferred, HPLC, IR, etc.) Analyzes raw materials, intermediates, stability samples and finished products for required tests by various analytical and instrumental methods. Performs calculations, collects and prepares data for evaluation. Reviews data to ensure accuracy prior to reporting. Orients and trains new colleagues. Performs administrative lab tasks, such as updating specification sheets and SOPs (LOP's and TM's). Keeps supervisor informed of work status and suggests follow‑up action to resolve atypical results and any problems encountered. Investigates OOS/NI and supports other laboratory team members with investigations. Acts as a team leader within a lab unit, enforces GMP and safety rules, and validates results. Maintains and trains in good documentation practices. Benefits Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays. Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye, and life insurance. 401K with generous company match. Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty. Opportunity to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do. Science‑led company, cutting‑edge research and creativity everywhere. Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership. A culture that lifts you up – collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on. A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred; associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered. Broad/general knowledge of quality control techniques and methods. Broad understanding of safety, laboratory hygiene and GMP rules. 2–4 years of experience in a life science industry laboratory utilizing various instrumentation (ICP preferred with HPLC, IR, etc.). Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to perform and troubleshoot all lab‑specific analytical methods. Complete analysis on raw materials and finished products within an agreed upon turnaround time. Ensures SOPs (LOP's and TM's) and specifications are up to date and in compliance with current compendia, updating them if required. Performs and documents all work in adherence with cGMP guidelines. Ability to work autonomously according to SOPs and specification sheets. Salary Hourly $33.50. In addition to base salary, a comprehensive total rewards package is offered, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity At dsm‑firmenich, we are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr