QC Analytical Chemist - Group Leader

Eurofins•Albany, NY

7h•$35 - $38

About The Position

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services is hiring a QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to support and lead GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw material, intermediate, API, and stability samples. The role also supports investigations of invalid results and method-transfer activities, while leading a team of 3–5 individual contributors. The successful candidate has strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position combines hands-on analytical testing and review with team leadership. Work must follow approved methods, specifications, protocols, compendial requirements, GMP regulations, and applicable ICH guidelines. The role includes method transfer, qualification, and verification studies; investigations of OOS, OOT, and invalid results; reference-standard qualification and management; and elemental impurity and residual-solvent testing and review. The Group Leader leads, manages, and develops chemists; serves as a point of contact for clients and internal teams; supports hiring and onboarding; communicates administrative information and promotes the company vision; and maintains quality and efficiency in laboratory operations. The position also supports team-member growth, balances technical work with leadership duties, and fosters morale, collaboration, and teamwork. The schedule is 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, four 10-hour days per week (40 hours), either Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday. Overtime is required as needed. Compensation is $35.00–$38.00 per hour, based on education, leadership, and related industry experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field with at least 3 years of GMP/GLP testing experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields with at least 1 year of industry GMP/GLP testing experience.
At least 1 year of industry experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), conductivity, and titration.
Experience using at least two of the following techniques or instruments: NMR, GC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, or TGA.
Knowledge and in-depth understanding of GMPs, ICH, and 21 CFR guidelines.
Prior leadership experience, such as training or mentoring, college committees, or industry leadership.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of GMP experience.
At least 1 year of successful leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct and review testing in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements.
Follow GMP protocols, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211, and applicable ICH guidelines.
Test pharmaceutical in-process, raw material, intermediate, API, and stability samples.
Participate in method-transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
Support investigations of OOS, OOT, and invalid results.
Use analytical techniques including NMR, GC, LC, ICP-OES, IR, RI, UV-Vis, conductivity, specific rotation, titration, and TGA.
Qualify and manage reference standards.
Perform and review elemental impurity and residual-solvent testing.
Lead, manage, and develop a team of chemists.
Serve as a point of contact for clients and internal teams.
Participate in new-hire interviews and onboarding as needed.
Disseminate administrative communications and promote the company vision.
Ensure high quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
Perform administrative tasks supporting team-member growth and development.
Balance technical work with team-leadership responsibilities.
Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork within the group.