QC Scientist I

This role performs analytical testing to support drug substance and drug product release, stability studies, and method validation activities in a GMP-regulated laboratory. It's an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists looking to develop expertise in analytical chemistry and GMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform HPLC, UPLC, and other analytical testing for release, stability, and validation studies.
• Analyze, document, and report laboratory data in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Identify and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Support method validation, qualification, and transfer activities.
• Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory safety, organization, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with QC teams, project managers, and clients to support testing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, UPLC, chromatography, or other analytical instrumentation through industry experience, internships, co-ops, research, or laboratory coursework.
• Strong understanding of analytical laboratory techniques and scientific principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP, GLP, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology laboratory.
• Experience with SEC, CEX, peptide mapping, glycan analysis, or similar assays.
• Familiarity with EMPOWER or other chromatography software.
• Experience with method validation, stability testing, or laboratory investigations.

What You'll Gain

This role provides hands-on experience with pharmaceutical quality control, chromatography, method validation, and GMP laboratory operations while offering opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative scientific environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/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.

Benefits

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)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Berkeley, MO.