Quality Control Associate (Chemistry) - Entry Level

job summary: Immediate opportunity for a QC Associate (Wet Chemistry) with a leading Life Sciences company located in Cleveland, OH.

Position Type: 6 mos. contract (through April 2025); potential to extend / possible contract-to-hire

The Quality Control department carries out release testing for raw materials, manufactured good, purchased materials for repackaging, and packaged good for sale. The department is made of an analytical Chemistry lab and Microbiology lab. In this position, analytical chemistry testing will be performed against a multitude of analytical specifications that would show the material either meets or does not meet requirements, which can include wet chemistry testing and/or instrumental analysis.

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• An individual that is detailed oriented, has good communication skills, and is organized. Included in communication skills is the ability to ask questions and report findings/issues to senior analysts, team leads, supervision, or management when necessary. Within this role, being able to read and execute a variety of test methods put in place by the site, compendia, or customers is essential for success.
• Work closely with department supervisor and Team Leads to ensure that departmental tasks are completed on time.
• Follow all safety requirements and refer to MSDS for PPE and other safety guidance.
• Practice proper laboratory safety and waste disposal.
• Perform testing per documented procedure.
• Able to recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and initiate OOS investigation.
• Pays attention to detail and brings issues to Team Lead(s) or Supervisor's attention.
• Has the ability to take on smaller projects/reoccurring tasks with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity Principles.
• Knowledge of the chemistry and instrumentation for the following analysis: FT-IR, pH, Moisture content via Karl Fischer, and other wet chemistry analysis.

qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree (BS) in Chemistry or Life Science field with a minimum 2 years' laboratory experience (academic or industry) OR
• Associate degree (AS) in Chemistry or other Life Science field with a minimum of 3 years' experience outside of academic laboratories.

Preferred Experience:

• Executing laboratory investigations
• Compendial testing: USP, EP, JP
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Solution focused when faced with any problems or setbacks.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to lift 25 lbs.

Employment Testing Requirements:

• Pre/Annual-employment screening/medical monitoring.
• Physically/medically cleared to wear a respirator.

skills: Quality control, SOP, Chemistry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.