Senior QC Analytical Chemist - Group Leader
About The Position
Eurofins PSS is hiring a Senior QC Analytical Chemist Group Leader to support and lead GMP testing of pharmaceutical in-process, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, 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 will have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. The position combines technical laboratory work with team leadership. The Group Leader manages and develops chemists, serves as a point of contact for clients and internal teams, contributes to interviewing and onboarding, supports team members’ development, and promotes collaboration and quality in laboratory operations. This is a permanent, full-time position with overtime as needed. The schedule is 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with available schedules of Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Candidates living within commuting distance of Albany, New York, are encouraged to apply. Compensation is $33.50–$41.00 per hour, based on education, past leadership, and related industry experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field and 5 or more years of GMP/GLP testing experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 3 or more years of industry GMP/GLP testing experience.
- At least 3 years 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.
- At least 1 year of prior leadership experience.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of successful leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct testing and review 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 samples, including in-process materials, raw materials, intermediates, APIs, and stability samples.
- Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
- Support investigations of out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (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.
- Conduct and review elemental impurities and residual solvent testing.
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of chemists.
- Serve as a proactive and effective point of contact for client and internal teams.
- Participate in new-hire interviews and onboarding as needed.
- Disseminate administrative communications and promote the company vision.
- Ensure adherence to high quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
- Perform administrative tasks that support team members’ growth and development.
- Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
- Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork within the group.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage, with dental and vision options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Eligibility for a yearly goal-based bonus and merit-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
