Quality Control Chemist - 21215

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Chemist - Simply Biotech

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting biotech company?! Then we have got the right team for you! In this role, you are responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Quality Control Chemist in San Diego, CA who possesses:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• 1+ years of cGMP lab experience; pharmaceutical or biotech experience preferred
• Experience with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, or related equipment

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Quality Control Chemist to perform testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products within a compliant laboratory environment. This role is responsible for analytical testing, sample and solution preparation, accurate documentation, equipment calibration, laboratory cleanliness, and identifying potential quality issues. The ideal candidate will have a chemistry or biochemistry background, cGMP lab experience, strong technical documentation skills, and hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
• Using analytical instruments such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, LC/MS, and related equipment
• Preparing samples and solutions according to established methods
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Documenting all work in compliance with cGMP requirements
• Identifying and reporting quality issues
• Supporting corrective actions as needed
• Assisting with SOP updates
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization
• Supporting a compliant laboratory environment
• Managing testing priorities accurately and efficiently
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Following laboratory procedures, safety standards, and documentation requirements
• Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field required
• 1+ years of cGMP laboratory experience required
• Pharmaceutical or biotech lab experience preferred
• Experience with analytical instrumentation required
• Experience with HPLC, GC, or related equipment preferred
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, or LC/MS preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Ability to follow established laboratory methods and procedures
• Ability to identify and report potential quality issues
• Ability to manage priorities in a laboratory environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
• Ability to support a temporary-to-hire opportunity

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the laboratory during the workday
• Ability to use hands and fingers for sample preparation, solution preparation, instrumentation, documentation, and computer work
• Ability to review laboratory data, test results, SOPs, batch records, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to work with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, samples, reagents, and related materials
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard laboratory supplies, samples, or equipment as needed
• Ability to work in a cGMP laboratory environment while following applicable safety, documentation, and quality procedures
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as needed

Salary Range: $24 to $28/hour
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Simply Biotech was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.

Company Description

Simply Biotech was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.