QC Scientist I

Job Title: QC Scientist I Job Description
The QC Scientist I supports quality control activities in a laboratory environment by performing analytical testing, maintaining laboratory instruments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This role applies scientific knowledge and hands-on laboratory skills to generate accurate, reliable data that supports product quality, process control, and regulatory submissions. The QC Scientist I follows established procedures, documents all work in accordance with Good Documentation Practices, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Apply a strong understanding of cGMP, GLP, GDP, and quality management systems to ensure all testing and documentation meet compliance requirements.
- Execute analytical methods using laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, flow cytometry, and dissolution testing equipment, as applicable to assigned projects.
- Conduct microbiological testing and aseptic techniques where required, ensuring strict adherence to contamination control practices.
- Accurately document all testing activities, observations, calculations, and results in laboratory notebooks, electronic systems, and LIMS in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
- Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification results, or anomalies to appropriate personnel.
- Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure instruments remain in a qualified and reliable state.
- Follow established schedules and priorities to complete testing within required timelines, supporting batch release, stability studies, and method validation as needed.
- Interpret analytical data, apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with colleagues in quality, manufacturing, and other scientific teams to support cross-functional projects and ensure alignment with quality objectives.
- Participate in training on new methods, instruments, and quality procedures, and apply this knowledge to daily work.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance laboratory workflows, documentation practices, and data integrity.
- Ensure laboratory activities align with pharmacopeia standards and relevant regulatory requirements where applicable.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality control laboratory environment.
- Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and quality management systems.
- Hands-on analytical laboratory experience with instrumentation and testing techniques.
- Experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Ability to execute testing according to established SOPs and accurately document results.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical quality control experience.
- Experience with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
- Experience with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
- Experience with UV-Vis spectroscopy.
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Experience with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).
- Experience with dissolution testing.
- Experience with microbiological testing and aseptic technique.
- Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Knowledge of pharmacopeia standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Interest in continuous learning and professional development in quality control and analytical sciences.
Work Environment
This position is based in a quality control laboratory environment that emphasizes compliance, accuracy, and safety. The role involves extensive hands-on work with analytical instruments and laboratory equipment, including technologies such as HPLC, ICP-MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, NMR, flow cytometry, dissolution testers, and microbiological testing systems. Work is performed in accordance with cGMP, GLP, GDP, and quality management system requirements, with a strong focus on data integrity and documentation. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, with regular interaction with other scientists and quality professionals. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that typically includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, a health savings account, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and transportation-related benefits. The laboratory setting may require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety and cleanliness standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eugene, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.90 - $34.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eugene, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Eugene,OR. About Actalent

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