QC Scientist

About the role

We are hiring multiple Quality Assurance and Quality Control Scientist I's and II's in the Pharmaceutical field in the Columbus, Ohio area. This is a long-term career opportunity and a Contract to Hire position. The QC Scientist performs qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical testing for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), starting materials, packaging components, and finished products in a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on method validation, analytical investigations, and quality control activities using advanced instrumentation such as HPLC and GC, offering significant opportunities for growth in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical testing in accordance with compendia and product specifications for APIs, starting materials, packaging components, and finished products.
• Conduct sample preparation, including dilutions and other preparatory techniques, to support accurate and reliable analytical testing.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing documentation, identify discrepancies, and work to resolve issues in a timely and compliant manner.
• Complete and conduct required training according to the established laboratory curriculum and maintain ongoing competency in assigned methods and procedures.
• Maintain laboratory data in an orderly and compliant manner in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and electronic or paper-based documents.
• Re-validate chemistry methods and support method transfer and optimization activities as needed.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry equipment, and perform routine and advanced testing.
• Author clear and detailed technical reports to support analytical method improvements, investigations, and changes to testing procedures.
• Perform investigational and troubleshooting activities using advanced analytical techniques to support approved commercial analysis and resolve quality issues.
• Apply knowledge of critical functions and variables for each type of equipment and demonstrate strong instrument troubleshooting ability.
• Work independently while using a collaborative team approach to accomplish assigned tasks and project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with colleagues in quality, manufacturing, and other cross-functional groups.
• Support quality investigations and related documentation, contributing scientific judgment and professional competency to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a scientific field, with a preference for Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• 13+ years of industry laboratory experience with HPLC or GC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 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)

Schedule

Openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application deadline: Oct 13, 2026.