Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Quality Control Chemist - I
Location Available : Frederick, MD 21704
Duration : 4 Month+ Contract (Possibilities of Extension)
Pay Range : $26 - $28.80 / hr. on W2
Shift :
- Wed–Saturday (Day or Swing shift, flexible)
- Important : All contractors are required to work Mon–Fri (7 : 30 AM–4 : 00 PM) for the first 7 weeks to complete onboarding and technical training.
- Post-training, the agreed-upon shift will begin.
Position Overview :
We are seeking a Quality Control Chemist to support analytical testing for raw materials, in-process materials, and final products in a cGMP-compliant environment. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity and quality of biopharmaceutical products by performing a range of assays and supporting lab functions.
Key Responsibilities :
Perform routine testing using methods such as :Cell-based bioassays
Flow CytometryELISAqPCRMaintain lab operations, including calibration and routine maintenance of instrumentsSupport data review , trending, and document verification to aid in CoA (Certificate of Analysis) generationAuthor or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) , qualification, and validation documentsContribute to and support lab investigations , including OOS (Out of Specification) root cause analysesEnsure compliance with GMP standards and internal policiesParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives by gathering and analyzing QC metricsRepresent QC in daily / weekly meetings and communicate testing progress and issuesBasic Qualifications :
Candidate must meet one of the following criteria :
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific disciplineAssociate’s degree and 2+ years of QC or biotech industry experienceHigh school diploma and 3+ years of QC or biotech industry experiencePreferred Qualifications :
Experience in GMP-compliant environments and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 / 210 / 211 regulationsStrong understanding of QC workflows , lab instrumentation , and data integrity principlesHands-on experience with :Flow Cytometry
ELISAPCRCell-based assaysFamiliarity with OOS investigations , deviations, and quality documentationProficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-driven with the ability to work independently or within cross-functional teamsExperience in biotech and / or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.#sczr2