Quality Chemist (4pm - 4am)

QC Chemist

Location: Dayton, OH
Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $28-32/hour
Shift: 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM | 12-Hour Night Shift
Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (Work Every Other Weekend)

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a QC Chemist to support Quality Control laboratory operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and project samples while ensuring compliance with established quality systems and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC, additional wet chemistry techniques, and experience working in a regulated environment such as pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, or food & beverage. This role offers the opportunity to join a growing team with the potential for permanent employment after six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and project samples following established SOPs.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and other analytical equipment.
• Perform wet chemistry testing including titrations, physical property testing, and other laboratory analyses.
• Complete daily calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Review analytical data, processing records, and quality documentation for accuracy prior to release.
• Support production by performing in-process testing and communicating results in a timely manner.
• Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) results and assist with CAPA implementation and effectiveness monitoring.
• Assist with analytical method development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.
• Update and maintain laboratory specifications and quality databases.
• Support regulatory and quality assurance requests as needed.
• Maintain compliance with GLP, cGMP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000/ISO 22002, GDP, and other applicable quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality, and technical teams to resolve analytical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or another related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (cGMP, GLP, GxP, ISO, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with HPLC or GC is required.
• Experience with additional wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Control laboratory experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, or food manufacturing industries (automotive experience will not be considered).
• Experience with:
  • GC-MS
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • TLC
  • Automated titrations
  • Physical property testing
  • Color measurement
  • Spectroscopic techniques
• Experience with OOS investigations, CAPAs, and method validation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000/ISO 22002, GLP, GDP, and cGMP quality systems.
• Organoleptic (sensory) testing experience is a plus.

Why Join?

• 6-month contract with strong potential for permanent hire.
• Competitive pay of $28-32/hour.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established manufacturer in a highly regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands-on role utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent opportunity for chemists with pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, or food industry experience looking to grow their careers in Quality Control.

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