Job Title: Associate – Quality Control Chemistry
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Location: 27540, Holly Springs, NC
Schedule: Standard hours; up to 5 days per month may require shift flexibility
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of Extension)

 
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate in Quality Control (QC) Chemistry to support the startup and operational readiness of our QC laboratory. Working with minimal supervision, this individual will contribute to system qualifications, method transfers, and daily laboratory operations in a GMP-regulated environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement work order and preventative maintenance systems for laboratory equipment.
• Review and contribute to validation documentation for onboarding equipment and computerized systems.
• Draft, revise, and review technical and quality documents including SOPs, test methods, technical assessments, validation reports, trend reports, and safety evaluations.
• Assist with procurement of laboratory consumables and critical reagents.
• Coordinate and execute training and method transfer activities for instruments such as H/UPLC, TOC, Conductivity, Osmolality, and other chemistry-based systems.
• Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and cross-functional projects with site or global impact.
• Provide routine operational support, including coverage on weekends and public holidays as needed.

 
Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of experience OR
• Associate’s degree + 6 months of experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Compendial Testing, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant laboratory experience in a GMP pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.
• Strong background in analytical testing and proficiency with analytical laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with systems such as LIMS and LMES/CIMS.
• Strong understanding of regulations, data integrity, and compliance requirements.
• Effective technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with method validation, verification, and transfer.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and adapt to different communication styles.

 
Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Chemistry background
2. GMP experience
3. Empower experience

 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of manufactured materials.
• Support training on new methods.
• Ensure audit readiness.
• Support laboratory and facility startup activities.

 
Red Flags

• No chemistry background
• Inability to be flexible with schedule
• Not willing to work overtime when required

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.36/daily.