Bench QC Scientist – Level 1
Location: Upper Merion / King of Prussia, PA
Pay Rate: $35–$40/hour
Schedule: Full-Time Contract
Alphanumeric is hiring a Bench QC Scientist – Level 1 to work onsite in Upper Merion / King of Prussia, PA with our client of 20 years committed to improving lives through medical and pharmaceutical advancements.
We are seeking candidates with hands-on laboratory experience supporting biopharmaceutical or large molecule products within a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical chemistry and biochemical testing experience, particularly within QC laboratory operations.
Preferred Technical Experience:
Candidates should have strong experience in one or more of the following areas:
- HPLC / UPLC
- Peptide Mapping
- Titer Testing
- PS80 Testing
- CGE
- CE-SDS
- SEC
- qPCR
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- Strong experience in HPLC/UPLC, peptide mapping, titer, and PS80 testing
OR - Demonstrated experience with at least one of the following techniques: CGE, CE-SDS, or qPCR.
Candidates with GMP experience and backgrounds supporting large molecule or biopharmaceutical products are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and train others on physical and analytical testing of laboratory samples including raw materials, drug product, drug substance, in-process samples, and water samples.
- Utilize chemical, biochemical, immunoassay, separation, compendial, and microbiological techniques including Environmental Monitoring, Bioburden, and Endotoxin testing.
- Prepare laboratory samples, standards, reagents, and solutions for analysis.
- Perform instrumental and wet chemistry testing to support manufacturing operations, technical transfers, investigations, and special studies.
- Manage samples and associated documentation throughout the sample lifecycle, both physically and electronically.
- Author and participate in laboratory investigations and deviation support activities.
- Author, review, and revise SOPs and support Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) template development and testing.
- Review and approve laboratory data in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Support routine GMP laboratory activities including instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, audits, and work orders.
- Support analytical method lifecycle activities, technical transfer efforts, and validation studies.
- Maintain laboratory organization and continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and equipment/glassware cleaning activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience within a GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience supporting biopharmaceutical, biologics, or large molecule products preferred.
- Strong understanding of laboratory documentation practices and GMP compliance.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Additional Information:
- Hands-on bench laboratory role.
- Fast-paced pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical QC environment.
- Opportunity to support cutting-edge therapies and scientific advancement.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
W2 only. No third-party agencies or C2C.