We are seeking a highly motivated Chemist to join our Quality Control (QC) team in Cleveland, OH. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to a critical project focused on the testing and verification of 14 amino acids used in the manufacturing of high-purity biopharmaceutical and/or life science products. This role requires a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and a working knowledge of compendial standards (e.g., USP, EP, JP) within a cGMP/GLP environment.
location: Cleveland, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $25.50 - 30.50 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Compendial Testing: Perform complex and routine analytical testing on amino acids and raw materials in accordance with established Compendial Monographs (USP, EP, JP) and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Analytical Instrumentation: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis, FT-IR), Titration, and other wet chemistry techniques.
- Data Analysis and Documentation: Accurately document all laboratory work, including raw data, calculations, and results in laboratory notebooks, LIMS, and/or worksheets, adhering to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company quality systems, and safety protocols (EH&S).
- Method Support: Participate in laboratory investigations (e.g., Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT)), method verifications, and method transfers as needed.
- Lab Operations: Maintain the laboratory in an audit-ready state, manage inventory of chemicals and standards, and perform equipment calibrations and performance checks.
qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, preferably in a Quality Control or cGMP/regulated industry setting (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical manufacturing). Relevant internship or academic research experience will be considered.
skills: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
