QC Senior Scientist - Raw Materials

QC Senior Scientist, Raw Materials
Portsmouth, NH (Onsite)

We're partnering with a leading life sciences manufacturing organization that is looking to add a QC Senior Scientist to support raw materials testing and laboratory operations at its Portsmouth, NH site.

This is a great opportunity for a scientist who enjoys solving technical challenges, working in a GMP-regulated environment, and contributing to the quality and release of materials used in the manufacture of critical therapies.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing to support raw material release and routine quality control activities
• Support method transfers, method validation, and laboratory investigations
• Review analytical data to ensure compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements
• Author and review protocols, reports, test methods, and technical documentation
• Participate in laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and Supply Chain teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
• Train and mentor junior team members on laboratory methods and best practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert on raw material testing and compliance-related activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline required
• Strong chemistry foundation required
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related laboratory environment
• Experience in Quality Control preferred
• Familiarity with raw material testing, method transfers, and analytical method validation
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience with laboratory quality systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, electronic laboratory notebooks, or similar platforms is a plus
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Ideal Background

We are open to considering:

• Scientists with 10+ years of industry experience and a strong chemistry background, or
• PhD-level scientists with 1-3 years of relevant industry experience

Additional Information

• Full-time, onsite position in Portsmouth, NH
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package

If you're interested in learning more, apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.