Date Posted: 12/11/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 494551
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Quality Control Specialist
Job Location: Berkeley, CA, USA, 94710
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F start 8:00am
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 32.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 37.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Chemistry, GDP, GMP, LIMS, Pharmaceutical
Experience Desired: pharmaceutical industry experience (3 yrs); Thorough knowledge of chromatography techniques (3 yrs); Comprehensive knowledge of GDP and GMP practices (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required
SUMMARY
Supports implementation of new methods in Quality Control Chemistry department.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical or related industry with a Bachelor's degree, OR
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Master's degree, OR
• PhD with relevant pharmaceutical industry exposure
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation in a regulated environment
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Thorough knowledge of chromatography techniques including SEC, ION, NORMAL, REVERSE, and ION-PAIR chromatography
• Proficiency in electrophoresis methods including PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis
• Expertise in simple chemistry methods such as spectrophotometry
• Strong understanding of biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Hands-on experience with LIMS, SAP, and EMPOWER chromatographic software
• Comprehensive knowledge of GDP and GMP practices
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the implementation and integration of new analytical methods within the Quality Control Chemistry department
• Maintain comprehensive logs, notebooks, and electronic documentation systems in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct method feasibility studies and method development activities to support analytical testing needs
• Execute laboratory assays for method validation protocols utilizing various chemistry instrumentation
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment including HPLC, UPLC, KF Titrator, Autotitrator, Melting Point meter, Chloride meter, and Polarimeter
• Troubleshoot assays and analytical instrumentation to ensure optimal method performance and data quality
• Prepare samples using wet chemistry techniques and various analytical methodologies
• Generate comprehensive method development reports and method validation reports
• Follow established SOPs, pharmacopoeial guidelines, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks while working effectively with technical leads across different projects
• Interface and collaborate with manufacturing, research, and other cross-functional teams
• Utilize LIMS, SAP, and chromatographic software systems for data management and analysis - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
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