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.
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