QC Chemist
PLS Analytical
Summary
The QC Chemist will perform routine and non-routine quality control testing on a variety of regulated products to ensure they meet established specifications and regulatory requirements. This full-time, on-site role is based in East Brunswick, NJ and involves conducting analytical testing, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, and documenting results in compliance with CGMP and ISO 17025 standards.
Job description
Role Description
The QC Chemist will perform routine and non-routine quality control testing on a variety of regulated products to ensure they meet established specifications and regulatory requirements. This full-time, on-site role is based in East Brunswick, NJ and involves conducting analytical testing, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, and documenting results in compliance with CGMP and ISO 17025 standards.
- Prepare samples and reagents
- Execute validated methods
- Perform calibrations and system suitability checks
- Review data for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal SOPs
- Collaborate with the laboratory team to support product release, remediation, and stability programs
- Assist in investigations and out-of-specification (OOS) assessments
- Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes
- Support audits and inspections
- Participate in method transfers
- Ensure all work aligns with data integrity and quality focus
Qualifications
- Demonstrated Quality Control expertise, including testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, and familiarity with CGMP and ISO 17025 requirements
- Strong Laboratory Skills encompassing sample preparation, solution and reagent handling, and adherence to safe laboratory practices and chemical hygiene
- Applied Analytical Skills in chromatography (e.g., HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (e.g., UV-Vis), and related techniques, with the ability to interpret data and troubleshoot analytical issues
- Hands-on experience with Laboratory Equipment operation, maintenance, and documentation, including balances, pH meters, and analytical instruments used in QC environments
- Proficiency in Calibration activities, such as routine calibration and verification of instruments and equipment, and proper recording of calibration records
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Requirements
- Demonstrated Quality Control expertise, including testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
- Familiarity with CGMP and ISO 17025 requirements
- Strong laboratory skills: sample preparation, solution and reagent handling, safe laboratory practices and chemical hygiene
- Applied analytical skills in chromatography (e.g., HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy (e.g., UV-Vis)
- Ability to interpret data and troubleshoot analytical issues
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, and documentation, including balances, pH meters, and analytical instruments
- Proficiency in calibration activities, including routine calibration and verification of instruments and equipment
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Company overview
PLS Analytical is a privately held contract testing laboratory headquartered in East Brunswick, New Jersey, founded in 2017. The company provides end-to-end analytical and microbiological testing support for regulated product programs across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, dairy, and food industries. As an FDA- and DEA-registered laboratory with cGMP and ISO 17025 certifications, PLS Analytical offers a broad portfolio of services including nasal drug product testing, analytical and microbiological testing, packaging component testing, FDA remediation testing, particle size analysis, nitrosamine testing, sterility testing, in vitro toxicology, method development and validation, and stability studies. The firm also supports clinical safety, efficacy, and claims verification, and assists with private-label OTC manufacturing, packaging, and distribution through its partner network. Guided by its "Pioneer in Quality" philosophy, PLS Analytical emphasizes data integrity, traceability, and audit-ready documentation, positioning itself as a reliable testing resource for organizations seeking to supplement external lab capacity or maintain continuity across long-term testing initiatives.