quality control analyst

$49,920 - $52,000/Yr

Randstad - Myerstown, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Myerstown, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Quality Control Analyst position at Randstad in Myerstown, PA, involves performing quality control testing on over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, both in-process and finished goods. The role is critical in ensuring that products meet stability specifications and comply with industry standards. This position is part of a fast-paced team focused on maintaining high throughput times in a lean manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on finished goods testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard qualitative and quantitative analysis on in-process products, pure drug substances, and finished pharmaceutical preparations using gravimetric and spectrophotometer procedures.
• Utilize standard bench chemistry techniques and sophisticated electronic instrumentation, including HPLC, spectrophotometer, and viscometer.
• Conduct routine analytical testing of in-process, finished bulk products, and stability products to ensure compliance with compendia and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least 1 year of lab experience preferred, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Working knowledge of statistics, data processing, and good manufacturing practices is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) testing procedures is preferred.
• Experience with wet analytical methods and instrumentation techniques such as HPLC, UV, GC, IR, and AA is preferred.
• Knowledge and practical application of analytical chemistry are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control methods and procedures is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program