Quality Control Associate

Job Summary

The QC Associate performs analytical testing and supports quality control activities within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing using laboratory techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, and moisture analysis.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards for testing.
• Review and document laboratory results in compliance with cGMP requirements and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure data integrity.
• Support analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and laboratory deviations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and a clean, compliant work environment.
• Support product release testing, audits, and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in a QC laboratory within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another GMP-regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and FTIR, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations, SOPs, laboratory documentation, and data integrity.