Quality Control Chemist - I

Job Title: Quality Control Chemist - I
Location Available: Frederick, MD 21704
Duration: 4 Month+ Contract (Possibilities of Extension)

Pay Range: $26 - $28.80/hr. on W2
 
Shift:

• Wed–Saturday (Day or Swing shift, flexible)
• Important: All contractors are required to work Mon–Fri (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) for the first 7 weeks to complete onboarding and technical training.
• Post-training, the agreed-upon shift will begin.

 
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Quality Control Chemist to support analytical testing for raw materials, in-process materials, and final products in a cGMP-compliant environment. This role is essential to ensuring the integrity and quality of biopharmaceutical products by performing a range of assays and supporting lab functions.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine testing using methods such as:
  • Cell-based bioassays
  • Flow Cytometry
  • ELISA
  • qPCR
• Maintain lab operations, including calibration and routine maintenance of instruments
• Support data review, trending, and document verification to aid in CoA (Certificate of Analysis) generation
• Author or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), qualification, and validation documents
• Contribute to and support lab investigations, including OOS (Out of Specification) root cause analyses
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards and internal policies
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by gathering and analyzing QC metrics
• Represent QC in daily/weekly meetings and communicate testing progress and issues

 
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of QC or biotech industry experience
• High school diploma and 3+ years of QC or biotech industry experience

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in GMP-compliant environments and knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11/210/211 regulations
• Strong understanding of QC workflows, lab instrumentation, and data integrity principles
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Flow Cytometry
  • ELISA
  • PCR
  • Cell-based assays
• Familiarity with OOS investigations, deviations, and quality documentation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently or within cross-functional teams
• Experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

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