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QC Scientist

Actalent • Manchester, MO • 6h ago

QC Scientist - Weekend Shift

Location: St. Louis, MO, USA

Department: Quality Control - Analytical Team

Schedule: Friday to Monday | 4x10 Hour Shifts | Flexible Start Times (7 AM-5 PM or 8 AM-6 PM)

Job Title: QC Scientist

Job Description

Join our team as a QC Scientist where you will leverage numerous analytical tools for large molecule analysis including HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, and Cell Based Analyses. This role supports GMP manufacturing for commercial product and stability testing. Prior experience in a cGMP environment is required.

Pay:$28-$38

Responsibilities

Perform HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, Cell Based Analyses, and Compendial Testing on In-Process, DS release, and stability samples, ensuring timely project delivery.

Review laboratory data packets and author laboratory investigations as assigned.

Conduct GMP testing using HPLC and UPLC test methods such as Reverse Phase, SEC, and CEX.

Compile data for documentation of test procedures and prepare reports.

Collaborate with team members and departments like quality assurance and data reviewers.

Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.

Recognize and report invalid, lab incident, out-of-specification, or out-of-trend results; recommend solutions.

Perform all duties in compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety guidelines.

Participate in laboratory activities, perform safety inspections, and order supplies.

Essential Skills

0-5 years of proven experience in a GMP regulated environment, preferably pharmaceuticals.

Experience with analytical techniques and required instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, CGE, iCE, UV, pH, Osmolality, and cell-based bioassays.

Knowledge of GMP regulations in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Working knowledge of scientific principles for a wide range of analytical techniques.

Proficiency with EMPOWER, MS Office, and laboratory computer programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemical pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.

Prior use of EMPOWER is preferred.

Good organization and planning skills.

Attention to detail and a positive, collaborative demeanor.

Work Environment

You will be part of a newly formed team of 6 Scientists and 1 Supervisor supporting the weekend shift within a QC Analytical team of over 80 members. The role involves 3-6 months of training and testing on each test before progressing. Work in a pharmaceutical lab setting doing bench work. Shifts are 4-10 hour days from Friday to Monday, with flexible hours between 7am-5pm or 8am-6pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, Missouri.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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