Scientist II - QC Chemistry

About the Role

The Scientist II - QC Chemistry is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by performing analytical routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Commonly employed techniques include HPLC, dissolution, UV, osmolality, density, pH, Karl Fischer (KF), and titration. Test methods may be compendial (e.g., USP, EP) or proprietary (client-supplied or developed by Alcami) and may involve assisting with method development or validation projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs assays, potencies, pH, dissolution, moisture content, identification, particle size, and various other wet chemistry and instrument-based measurements.
• Evaluates and interprets generated data, ensuring technical correctness and accuracy.
• Performs technical review of common laboratory data, including HPLC analysis and GMP review of solutions and wet chemical analyses.
• Writes test procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Maintains laboratory stock of reagents, clean glassware, and removes expired solutions.
• Solves problems of diverse scope requiring data analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Maintains working knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies.
• Assists in hazardous waste removal, routine equipment cleaning, and restocking consumables and reagents.
• Uses laboratory software packages (e.g., Empower3, ProCal, Master Control, ELN).
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of hazards.
• Safely handles potent compounds.
• Ensures compliance with cGMP and other relevant company training requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 0+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of experience.
• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 10+ years of experience.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and basic troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety protocols.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory documentation practices.
• Knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Schedule

100% on-site position. 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

Travel Expectations

Up to 5% travel required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety eyewear, respirators, lab coats, protective body coverings, and gloves.