QC Scientist I

Actalent • Berkeley, MO • 11h ago

Quality Control Scientist IPosition Summary

The QC Scientist I performs analytical testing to support drug substance and drug product release, stability studies, and method validation activities in a GMP-regulated laboratory. This role utilizes HPLC, UPLC, and related analytical techniques to generate accurate, compliant data while supporting pharmaceutical quality control operations. It's an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists looking to develop expertise in analytical chemistry and GMP environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform HPLC, UPLC, and other analytical testing for release, stability, and validation studies.

Analyze, document, and report laboratory data in accordance with GMP requirements.

Identify and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

Support method validation, qualification, and transfer activities.

Author and revise SOPs, test methods, and laboratory documentation.

Maintain laboratory safety, organization, and compliance standards.

Collaborate with QC teams, project managers, and clients to support testing priorities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.

Hands-on experience with HPLC, UPLC, chromatography, or other analytical instrumentation through industry experience, internships, co-ops, research, or laboratory coursework.

Strong understanding of analytical laboratory techniques and scientific principles.

Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a GMP, GLP, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology laboratory.

Experience with SEC, CEX, peptide mapping, glycan analysis, or similar assays.

Familiarity with EMPOWER or other chromatography software.

Experience with method validation, stability testing, or laboratory investigations.

What You'll Gain

This role provides hands-on experience with pharmaceutical quality control, chromatography, method validation, and GMP laboratory operations while offering opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative scientific environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Berkeley,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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