Job Title:
QC Chemist
Company: Atrium Staffing
Location: East Windsor, NJ
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Client Overview: Our client is a growing pharmaceutical organization dedicated to delivering high-quality products while maintaining strong regulatory and compliance standards. They are known for fostering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence. They are now looking for a QC Chemist. Salary/Hourly Rate: $36/hr Position Overview: Our client is looking for a detail-oriented QC Chemist with experience in the pharmaceutical industry to join their onsite team. This individual will support quality control testing, analyze data, and help ensure regulatory compliance within a fast-paced CDMO setting. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be available to start as soon as possible. Relocation assistance is not available, so local candidates are strongly preferred. Responsibilities of the QC Chemist: * Conduct QC testing on raw materials and finished products (including tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms) using techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, and particle size analysis. * Analyze, interpret, and document analytical data while maintaining accurate laboratory records. * Adhere to regulatory requirements, including FDA and EMA standards. * Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on analytical instruments and lab equipment. * Partner with cross-functional groups such as R&D and manufacturing to support product development and release activities. * Offer technical guidance and assist with training for junior team members when needed. Required Experience/Skills for the QC Chemist: * 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical analytical laboratory. * Strong working knowledge of HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and dissolution testing. * Solid documentation practices aligned with cGMP requirements. * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation. * Strong attention to detail with effective problem-solving skills. Preferred Experience/Skills for the QC Chemist: * Prior experience within a CDMO environment. * Exposure to ingestible powder and oral solid dosage testing. * Understanding of global regulatory standards and quality systems. Education Requirements: * Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline. * Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in progress will not be considered. Benefits: * Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).