QC Lab Analyst II - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
LTS Lohmann Therapy
Summary
Lohman Therapy Systems North America is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Lab Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and safety of our pharmaceutical products by conducting routine analytical testing on in-process and finished goods. You will work independently and as part of a team to maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency in the laboratory. This is a full-time, onsite role located in West St. Paul, MN. Working hours are 8:00a – 5:00pm
Job description
What You Will Do
- Conduct routine quality control analysis of in-process and finished goods, including: Bench work such as solution preparation, pH, water content, HPLC, dissolution, and transdermal physical testing.
- Stability testing according to established protocols.
- Environmental monitoring of production clean rooms.
- Equipment cleaning verification.
- Perform QC review of data records.
- Draft stability program protocols and reports.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (cGMP, cGLP, USP).
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities within the laboratory.
- Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation problems (HPLC).
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory environment.
- Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including pH, water content, and HPLC.
- Experience using chromatographic software (Empower 3 preferred).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with aseptic technique and TOC.
- Experience with dissolution and GC.
- Ability to think critically and troubleshoot typical analytical (HPLC) instrumentation problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory environment.
- Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including pH, water content, and HPLC.
- Experience using chromatographic software (Empower 3 preferred).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Experience with aseptic technique and TOC.
- Experience with dissolution and GC.
- Ability to think critically and troubleshoot typical analytical (HPLC) instrumentation problems.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Company overview
LTS Lohmann Therapy Systems is a global leader in innovative drug delivery solutions and a premier Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Founded in 1984, the company specializes in developing and manufacturing transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS), oral thin films (OTF), and micro array patches (MAP). With over 1,500 employees across five global sites in the US, Germany, Israel, and a representative office in China, LTS has pioneered numerous medical breakthroughs including the first nicotine patch, first contraceptive patch, first Parkinson's patch, and first oral active ingredient film. The company operates with a patient-centric philosophy encapsulated in its purpose statement: 'We CARE. We CREATE. We DELIVER.' LTS serves as a dedicated technology partner to pharmaceutical companies, offering end-to-end development and manufacturing services without competing in drug development. With over 40 commercial products and 50+ active development programs, the company combines deep expertise with patient-centric innovation to advance small molecules, biologics, and vaccines through non-invasive delivery technologies.