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Job Title: ChemistJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Chemist to join our team and contribute to the quality control and validation efforts within our laboratory. The Chemist will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our products by performing comprehensive testing and coordinating various laboratory activities. Responsibilities • Conduct procedure updates in the QC lab and perform GMP reviews of logbooks. • Coordinate waste management, LEAN, and 5S efforts as required. • Perform final product release testing and applicable tests. • Conduct raw material release testing when necessary. • Perform testing, analyze results, and ensure commercial manufacturing activities remain uninterrupted. • Participate in laboratory method validation, transfer, and verification activities. • Coordinate routine monitoring and validation activities. • Order supplies, assign expiry dates to incoming materials, track requisitions, and reconcile against incoming materials and invoices. • Perform chemistry testing on raw materials, in-process, final product, validation-related, and critical utility samples. • Serve as a technical resource within the department and cross-functionally, possibly participating in special projects. Essential Skills • 4+ years of relevant experience with a BS degree in Chemistry or equivalent, or 2+ years of relevant experience with a MS degree. • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. • Proficiency in Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, HPLC, GC, and analytical chemistry. • Working knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, pharmacopeial, and regulatory requirements for testing and validation in the pharmaceutical industry. • Understanding of chemistry techniques for determining the identity, purity, and quality of parenteral and solid dosage products. • Knowledge of USP/BP/JP and EP requirements and change processes. • Familiarity with CE, SEC, HPLC, GC, and UPLC systems. • Strong investigation and report writing skills. • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LIMS, and Empower applications. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with Biologics Products, including small and/or large molecule experience, is preferred. Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite position, requiring availability from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Flexibility is necessary, as the role may require being on-call during some weekends and coming in during off-shifts to run samples. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of La Verne, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $37.00 - $42.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in La Verne,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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