Quality Control Scientist - Manufacturing

Phlow Corp•Petersburg, VA

2h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Phlow is seeking a Quality Control Scientist to support Quality Control activities at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Petersburg, Virginia. This hands-on laboratory role primarily provides in-process analytical testing for the development, scale-up, and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The scientist works closely with Manufacturing, Process Development, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other technical teams, supplying accurate and timely analytical results to support manufacturing and process decisions. The role involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments; preparing samples, standards, reagents, and solutions; conducting routine analytical testing; reviewing results; and maintaining complete, traceable laboratory records in accordance with approved procedures, applicable SOPs, cGMP requirements, and data-integrity expectations. The scientist also assists with analytical method activities and investigations of atypical, out-of-specification, or out-of-trend results, as appropriate. This position requires flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules based on production needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and other non-standard hours. Scheduled hours may change as manufacturing and in-process testing requirements change. The salary range is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. The position is eligible for Phlow bonus and stock option programs and includes a benefits package with medical, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, company holidays, and education-related benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
2–5 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, API, chemical manufacturing, CDMO, or another related environment.
2–5 years of practical experience operating analytical instrumentation, preferably including HPLC and GC.
Experience executing established analytical methods and interpreting analytical results.
Strong laboratory documentation and data-integrity practices.
Ability to troubleshoot routine analytical and instrumentation issues.
Flexibility to work varying shifts and adjust working hours based on the production schedule; scheduled hours may change depending on production and in-process testing requirements.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities in a manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely handle laboratory chemicals, solvents, samples, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting API/drug substance manufacturing or development.
Hands-on experience performing in-process testing in direct support of manufacturing operations.
Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Knowledge of ICH and USP requirements applicable to analytical testing and API manufacturing.
Experience with chromatography data systems such as Waters Empower or similar platforms.
Experience with analytical instrument qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
Experience with analytical method transfer, verification, or validation.
Previous experience in an API manufacturer, pharmaceutical manufacturer, CMO, or CDMO environment.
Experience with GC headspace, LC-MS, GC-MS, Raman, or other Process Analytical Technology (PAT).

Responsibilities

Perform in-process testing of samples generated during API development, scale-up, engineering, and manufacturing activities.
Execute established analytical methods to evaluate reaction progress, intermediates, process streams, and API samples.
Provide accurate and timely analytical results to Manufacturing and technical teams to support process decisions.
Provide QC laboratory coverage aligned with manufacturing schedules, including varying shifts and non-standard hours as production needs change.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation used for in-process and QC testing.
Prepare samples, standards, reagents, mobile phases, and other laboratory solutions according to approved procedures.
Perform chromatographic, spectroscopic, wet chemistry, and other routine analytical testing.
Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
Maintain accurate, complete, contemporaneous, and traceable laboratory records.
Assist with analytical method transfer, verification, qualification, and validation activities.
Support investigations of atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) analytical results, as appropriate.
Troubleshoot routine analytical instrument issues and coordinate maintenance or service when necessary.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Development, MS&T, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other technical teams.
Work safely when handling APIs, intermediates, solvents, reagents, and other chemicals.
Perform activities in accordance with applicable SOPs, cGMP requirements, and data-integrity expectations.