QC Analytical Chemist - 2nd Shift

About the role

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (Eurofins PSS) is an international life‑sciences company that provides analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agroscience, genomics, forensic, CDMO, advanced material sciences, and clinical study support. The company emphasizes professional growth, work‑life balance, and a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and review in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements.
• Follow GMP regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and applicable ICH guidelines.
• Test pharmaceutical samples including in‑process, raw materials, intermediates, API, stability, and more.
• Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
• Support investigations for out‑of‑specification (OOS), out‑of‑trend (OOT), and invalid results.
• Utilize analytical techniques such as NMR, GC, LC, ICP‑OES, IR, RI, UV‑Vis, Conductivity, Specific Rotation, Titration, TGA, and others.
• Reference standard qualification and management.
• Perform elemental impurities and residual solvent testing and review.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field with at least 1 year of GMP/GLP testing experience, or MS in the same fields with at least 6 months of industry GMP/GLP testing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Conductivity, and Titration.
• Proven experience with at least two of the following techniques/instruments: NMR, GC, ICP‑OES, IR, RI, UV‑Vis, TGA.
• Knowledge and in‑depth understanding of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CFR guidelines.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of GMP experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Eligibility for yearly goal‑based bonus and merit‑based increases.

Pay

$21.50‑$34.75 per hour (plus a 10 % second‑shift differential) based on education and related experience.

Schedule

This permanent, full‑time position includes overtime as needed and works a rotating 6 pm‑6 am schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday – 36 hours; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 48 hours. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance of Albany, NY.