Raw Materials Chemist
Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a growing pharmaceutical CDMO who is hiring for a Raw Materials Chemist. This is a long term 6 to 12 month contract opportunity offering competitive compensation whiles working onsite in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have strong raw materials testing expertise, GMP documentation skills, and the ability to perform lab investigations and deviations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform GMP testing of raw materials, packaging components, and other incoming samples to support manufacturing release timelines
- Author and review laboratory investigations, analytical test methods, deviations, protocols, and SOPs related to raw materials and instrumentation
- Provide technical support for method and instrument troubleshooting and serve as a subject matter expert within the raw materials laboratory
- Lead the implementation of the Raw Materials laboratory, including instrument installation, qualification, validation, and analyst training
- Train and mentor QC analysts on raw materials testing methods, documentation practices, and GMP expectations
- Schedule and manage raw materials testing workload to meet manufacturing and release schedules
- Review QC raw material data for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to specifications and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Experience in a GMP Quality Control laboratory, with strong emphasis on raw materials testing
- Proven experience authoring and reviewing GMP documentation including deviations, investigations, SOPs, and protocols
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method troubleshooting
- Prior experience leading laboratory initiatives, training analysts, or serving in a senior/lead QC role
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal stakeholders and external clients
