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Actalent Job Description

The chemist will conduct procedure updates in the quality control laboratory and perform GMP reviews of logbooks. They will coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts as required. The role involves performing final product release testing and raw material release testing, ensuring commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted. The chemist will engage in laboratory method validation, transfer, and verification activities, coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities, and manage the ordering of supplies. Additionally, they will perform chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process, final products, validation-related, and critical utility samples. The position may involve special projects, serving as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally. Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

The chemist will conduct procedure updates in the quality control laboratory and perform GMP reviews of logbooks. They will coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts as required. The role involves performing final product release testing and raw material release testing, ensuring commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted. The chemist will engage in laboratory method validation, transfer, and verification activities, coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities, and manage the ordering of supplies. Additionally, they will perform chemistry testing for raw materials, in-process, final products, validation-related, and critical utility samples. The position may involve special projects, serving as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

Conduct procedure updates in QC lab and GMP reviews of logbooks. Coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts. Perform final product release testing and raw material release testing. Analyze and submit results to ensure commercial manufacturing activities are not impacted. Engage in laboratory method validation/transfer/verification activities. Coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities. Order supplies and manage expiry for incoming materials, track requisitions, and reconcile against invoices. Perform chemistry testing of raw material, in-process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples. Participate in special projects and serve as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in chemistry, wet chemistry, and biologics. Experience with HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry techniques. Understanding of pharmaceutical, GMP, GDP, and analytical chemistry standards. Knowledge of CE (capillary electrophoresis), SEC (size exclusion chromatography), HPLC, GC, and UPLC systems. Investigation skills and report writing skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LIMS, and Empower applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of relevant experience with a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent. 2+ years of relevant experience with a MS degree. Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Experience with Biologics Products - small and/or large molecule experience preferred. Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, pharmacopeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation. Understanding of chemistry techniques required for determining the identity, purity, and quality of parenteral and solid dosage products. Familiarity with USP/BP/JP and EP standards and the change process.

Work Environment

The position is onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Flexibility is required for on-call responsibilities during weekends and off-shift work, including early morning shifts when necessary.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Verne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

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