GC Chemist

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Perform advanced GC testing of raw materials in a cGMP pharmaceutical lab.

Key Responsibilities

  • lab audits
  • safety compliance
  • controlled substances
  • cgmp documentation
  • method validation
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Perform internal laboratory audits as necessary. -Actively participate in laboratory and company meetings and training sessions. -Promote and adhere to all laboratory health, safety, and housekeeping protocols; take a leadership role in lab clean-up efforts and related initiatives. -Ensure proper handling and documentation of controlled substances in strict accordance with federal and company regulations. -Support lab management in conducting investigations and handling deviations; assist in preparing for and responding to audits and regulatory inspections. -Maintain accurate, organized, and cGMP-compliant documentation for all testing activities, including lab notebooks, chromatograms, report forms, Certificates of Analysis (C of A), specification sheets, and glassware labeling. -Execute method validation, process validation, and cleaning validation testing, along with all associated verification, validation, optimization, and transfer activities as required. -Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to Level 1 and Level 2 chemists. -Complete assigned projects with precision and timeliness, minimizing errors, repeats, and analyst-related deviations; follow management directives to meet deadlines and priorities.

Requirements

  • chemistry
  • 4-5 yrs
  • cgmp
  • lab instrumentation
  • english
  • interpersonal

What You Bring

-Fluent in English with strong command of both verbal and written communication. -Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with colleagues and supervisors. -Capable of working under pressure, following detailed instructions, and managing priorities in a deadline-driven setting. -Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline required. -Exceptional time management and attention to detail to ensure accurate project completion with minimal errors. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing for reports and the ability to interpret technical documents, instructions, diagrams, and schedules. -A minimum of 4–5 years of laboratory experience is preferred, ideally within a pharmaceutical setting focused on solid dosage forms. -Demonstrated proficiency in operating advanced laboratory instrumentation and associated software. -Proven expertise in analytical testing within a cGMP-compliant laboratory environment. -Ability to consistently deliver high-quality work in a pharmaceutical environment regulated by agencies such as the FDA and DEA.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil