QC Chemist I – 2nd Shift
Location: Lancaster, SC
Shift: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (training will be completed on 1st Shift)
Salary: $70,000-$80,000/year + Annual Bonus Opportunity
We are seeking a QC Chemist I to join our Quality Control team in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for performing routine and non-routine chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical chemistry experience, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples using established analytical methods.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical equipment.
- Prepare standards, reagents, mobile phases, and laboratory solutions.
- Review and accurately document analytical data in accordance with cGMP and GDP requirements.
- Investigate out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and atypical results as needed.
- Assist with method validation, method transfers, and laboratory investigations.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks, records, and electronic documentation.
- Ensure laboratory compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, and quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another science-related field .
- 2–5 years of analytical chemistry experience in an FDA-regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience operating analytical instrumentation such as:
- HPLC
- GC
- UV-Vis
- FTIR
- Knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and laboratory documentation practices.
- Experience with wet chemistry techniques and sample preparation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, food, or consumer health manufacturing.
- Experience with laboratory investigations, OOS/OOT investigations, and CAPA.
- Familiarity with LIMS, Empower, or other chromatography data systems.
- Experience supporting method validation or stability testing.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Eligible for an annual performance bonus (up to 15% of annual earnings, based on company performance).
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and career development opportunities.
- Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
- As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
- In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center
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2nd Shift Quality Control Chemist in Lancaster employer: Kelly Services
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