Senior QC Analytical Scientist - 3rd Shift Group Leader

Eurofins•Albany, NY

20h•$38 - $55

About The Position

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services is hiring a Senior QC Analytical Scientist 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, and leads a team of 3–5 individual contributors. The successful candidate should have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position combines laboratory testing and review with team leadership and administration. It is a permanent, full-time role based in commuting distance of Albany, New York, with an overnight schedule of 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Available schedules are Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Overtime may be needed. Compensation is $38–$55 per hour, based on education, leadership background, 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; alternatively, 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 with 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of successful leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct and review testing in accordance with approved methods, specifications, protocols, and compendial requirements.
Follow GMP protocols and applicable regulations and guidelines, including 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211 and ICH guidelines.
Test pharmaceutical in-process, raw material, intermediate, API, and stability samples.
Participate in method transfer, qualification, and verification studies.
Support investigations for 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 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 that support team members’ growth and development.
Balance technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
Foster morale, collaboration, and teamwork within the group.