Quality Control Chemist/ Lab Technician/ QC

Job Title: Spec I, Quality Control (QC Chemistry)

Location: El Paso, Texas

Shift: Day Shift

Interview Process: In-Person

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Specialist I is responsible for performing chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment. The role requires hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation including HPLC and GC, adherence to USP/ISO/ASTM testing methods, and compliance with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical analysis on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and stability samples.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instruments including HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and GC (Gas Chromatography).
• Conduct testing according to USP, ISO, ASTM, and internal laboratory procedures.
• Maintain Quality Control reports and laboratory documentation.
• Support laboratory housekeeping and safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, GLP, and safety regulations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment calibration programs and records.
• Develop, validate, and verify chemical testing methods.
• Prepare validation protocols, study reports, and technical documentation.
• Accurately document laboratory activities in notebooks, worksheets, and electronic systems.
• Analyze test data, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments.
• Provide technical support for chemistry laboratory operations.
• Maintain required training certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, inspections, and quality initiatives.
• Perform additional laboratory duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on chemistry laboratory experience within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining:
• HPLC
• GC
• Experience performing analytical chemistry testing in a regulated laboratory.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles.
• Hands-on experience with USP, ISO, and ASTM testing methodologies.
• Understanding of chemical method validation and verification.
• Ability to follow detailed laboratory procedures and SOPs.
• Experience maintaining laboratory records and documentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory calibration practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations for pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
• Experience working within GMP and GLP environments.
• Familiarity with stability testing programs.
• Experience supporting laboratory audits and regulatory inspections.