QC Chemist

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client, a well-established manufacturer supporting regulated industries, is seeking a QC Chemist to join their Quality Control team. The organization operates a modern analytical laboratory environment focused on product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr – $36/hr Based on experience

Position Overview:

The QC Chemist will support Quality Control and overall laboratory operations by performing analytical testing, contributing to R&D initiatives, and ensuring compliance with established procedures and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HPLC and GC instrumentation and come from a background in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, or food and beverage industries. This is a contract position requiring immediate availability, and preference will be given to local candidates who have immediate availability.

Responsibilities of the QC Chemist:

• Prepare, collect, and analyze samples using standard laboratory techniques.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analytical testing and document results.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC).
• Perform wet chemistry techniques and sample preparation.
• Investigate and troubleshoot deviations or out-of-specification results.
• Maintain accurate lab records, logs, and documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Revise and support the development of SOPs and lab documentation.
• Assist with method development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support internal lab projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.

Required Experience/Skills for the QC Chemist:

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Control or analytical chemistry lab.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC & GC required)
• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures and data recording practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting instrumentation or analytical methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the QC Chemist:

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., dietary, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing).
• Familiarity with Lean processes or structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting audits or working within compliance-driven environments.
• Exposure to method development or validation.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is required.

Benefits: 

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

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