QC Junior Chemist
KVK Tech, Inc.
Summary
KVK Tech is seeking a motivated QC Jr. Chemist to join our team in Newtown, PA. The QC Jr. Chemist will support analytical testing and laboratory operations for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, and product development samples within an oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This entry-level role performs testing and sample preparation under appropriate supervision while developing practical proficiency in pharmaceutical laboratory techniques.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Perform basic and routine analytical testing using approved procedures under supervision until trained and qualified to perform assigned methods independently.
- Prepare samples, standards, reagents, buffers, and mobile phases accurately and in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory safety requirements.
- Support wet chemistry, pH testing, titrations, loss on drying, Karl Fischer moisture testing, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, HPLC, and other analytical techniques as assigned.
- Document laboratory activities accurately, completely, and contemporaneously in accordance with cGMP, ALCOA, and Data Integrity requirements.
- Verify that laboratory instruments, balances, glassware, and equipment meet calibration, qualification, cleanliness, and readiness requirements before use.
- Support sample handling, laboratory inventory, equipment cleaning, housekeeping, reagent labeling, waste management, and maintenance of an inspection-ready laboratory.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related chemistry-based scientific discipline required.
- 0-1 year of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory coursework, internships, co-ops, or prior pharmaceutical laboratory exposure may be considered.
- Foundational understanding of chemistry, laboratory safety, sample preparation, and scientific calculations involving concentrations, dilutions, standards, and unit conversions.
- Basic familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, Karl Fischer moisture testing, pH measurement, titration, or wet chemistry.
- Ability to follow approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and written instructions accurately while recognizing when questions or unexpected results require escalation.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to produce clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with LIMS, Empower, cGMP, or pharmaceutical Data Integrity requirements preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related chemistry-based scientific discipline required.
- 0-1 year of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory coursework, internships, co-ops, or prior pharmaceutical laboratory exposure may be considered.
- Foundational understanding of chemistry, laboratory safety, sample preparation, and scientific calculations involving concentrations, dilutions, standards, and unit conversions.
- Basic familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, dissolution, Karl Fischer moisture testing, pH measurement, titration, or wet chemistry.
- Ability to follow approved procedures, test methods, specifications, and written instructions accurately while recognizing when questions or unexpected results require escalation.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to produce clear, accurate, and contemporaneous laboratory documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with LIMS, Empower, cGMP, or pharmaceutical Data Integrity requirements preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual Bonus
- Annual Merit Increases
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Holidays
Company overview
KVK Tech, Inc. is a leading American developer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-quality, FDA-approved generic and specialty pharmaceutical products. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in oral solid dosage forms and liquid suspensions, with all products manufactured, packaged, and distributed within the United States. KVK Tech is committed to addressing unmet patient needs by offering affordable, FDA-approved alternatives to expensive brand-name medications. The company operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newtown and has expanded its footprint with the construction of a sterile injectable plant and the acquisition of the Lockheed-Martin complex. KVK Tech's portfolio includes both generic pharmaceuticals and specialty brands such as Lomaira™ (phentermine hydrochloride). The company's mission is to deliver safe, effective, and affordable medicines while maintaining rigorous standards in quality control, regulatory compliance, and customer service. With a dedicated team of 201-500 employees, KVK Tech continues to invest in research and development, including new molecular entities, to advance medical care and improve patient access to essential medications.