Open To Work
Andrew Rogers
PAI Pharma
Apex,NC
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Quality Control Chemist
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Apex, NC
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$70000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time off
10
years of professional experience
QC Chemist III at PAI Pharma managing pharmaceutical quality control testing for controlled substances, raw materials, finished products, and both long term and accelerated stability samples. Applies HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fisher, GC, and other wet chemistry methods while documenting results in LIMS, OpenLab, and Empower. Supports compliant laboratory operations through DEA, FDA, cGMP, ALCOA++, SOP, and Data Integrity adherence while also mentoring junior chemists on impurity processing and data interpretation.
Work History
QC Chemist III
1 Year 10 Months- Maintain laboratory data systems while supporting daily testing and review workflows.
- Handle controlled substances in compliance with DEA, FDA, and cGMP requirements.
- Analyze raw materials and finished products using HPLC, FTIR, and GC to support product quality.
- Mentor junior chemists on experimental design, data analysis, data integrity, and interpretation to strengthen team capability.
- Use Starlims, OpenLab, and Empower to organize laboratory data and support accurate reporting.
- Apply SOPs and method documentation practices to maintain consistent testing and interpretation across analyses.
QC Chemist II
6 Years 9 Months- Complete advanced analyses using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, and UV-Vis while meeting deadline-driven workloads.
- Optimize weekly workload to complete advanced tasks within deadlines and improve laboratory efficiency.
- Manage chemicals, reagents, and supplies to keep inventory stocked for ongoing testing and production needs.
- Apply cGMP compliance and FDA regulations to support quality control, data integrity, and deviation reporting.
- Support laboratory coordination by documenting methods, maintaining records in Empower Software, and using Starlims for sample tracking.
- Coordinate with colleagues to troubleshoot analytical issues, support mentoring, and keep testing workflows moving efficiently.
QC Chemist I
3 Years 8 Months- Conduct titrations, assays, and distillation on raw materials to verify composition and support quality control.
- Use pH meter, FT-IR, UV-Vis, refractometer, and melting point apparatus to deliver precise analytical results.
- Apply Empower Software to document test results and maintain data integrity across laboratory records.
- Handle hazardous waste and dispose of materials in line with EPA compliance requirements.
- Support cGMP documentation and method recording to keep laboratory work aligned with regulatory standards.
In Process Quality Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months- Organized complex tasks efficiently, using strong time management to improve day-to-day workflow.
- Collaborated with manufacturing to uphold cGMP standards and support consistent product quality.
- Applied clear communication to work effectively in both individual and team environments.
- Maintained consistent quality control focus while supporting organized, efficient execution of daily responsibilities.
- Supported data integrity practices through careful documentation and reliable follow-through on assigned work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Skills
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Gas Chromatography
FTIR Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Empower Software
LIMS
Quality control
cGMP compliance
FDA regulations
Deviation reporting
Data integrity
Mentorship
SOP development
Cross-functional collaboration
Method documentation
Laboratory coordination
Analytical method validation
Stability studies
Dissolution testing
Data integrity practices
USP compendial methods
Timeline
QC Chemist III
PAI Pharma
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
QC Chemist II
PAI Pharma
02.2018 - 11.2024Read More
QC Chemist I
PAI Pharma
02.2018 - 10.2021Read More
In Process Quality Coordinator
PAI Pharma
10.2016 - 02.2018Read More
Erskine College
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
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Personal Information
Title: QC Chemist III | HPLC, FTIR, Quality Control