Senior Quality Control Chemist (Pharmaceutical)

TL;DR

Senior Quality Control Chemist (Pharmaceutical): Conducting advanced analytical testing on raw materials, in-process components, final products, and stability samples with an accent on complex chromatography and wet chemistry assays. Focus on method development and validation protocols, data reviews, instrument calibration, and out-of-specification investigations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Location: Rensselaer, 12144

Salary: $64,500 - $97,800

Company

hirify.global is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Quality Control Chemist to join their laboratory operations team.

What you will do

• Perform routine and complex testing using HPLC, GC, UPLC, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers.
• Conduct wet chemistry, raw material sampling, and specialized analytical chemistry assays.
• Perform and assist with quality control method qualifications, cross-laboratory transfers, full validations, and original method development.
• Lead or support comprehensive equipment cleaning validation studies to prevent product cross-contamination.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, routine calibrations, and multi-instrument system checks.
• Assist QC Management in tracking and completing Out-of-Specification (OOS), deviation, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience within a pharmaceutical industry environment.
• Core experience handling high-volume raw material sampling and stability tracking.
• Proven proficiency with chromatography software and hardware (HPLC/GC/UPLC).
• Familiarity with fundamental laboratory tools: balances, pipettes, pH meters, and IR/UV systems.
• Strong organizational aptitude, meticulous record-keeping habits, and the communication skills required to present data trends to operational management.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global offers major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required for temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• Participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.
• Considers for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.