Date Posted: 06/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 502548
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Chemist -Pharmaceutical Testing
Job Location: Myerstown, PA, USA, 17067
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 12
Min Hourly Rate($): 26.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 31.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Science, Wet Chemistry
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: GMP
Experience Desired: Pharmaceutical laboratory experience performing analytical testing outside of academic coursework (1-3 yrs); Hands-on experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, GC, IR, or Atomic Absorption instrumentation (1-3 yrs); Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment (1-3 yrs); Strong understanding of wet chemistry techniques (1-3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another related scientific discipline.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 1 year of lab experience needed (outside of bachelor’s degree), in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of wet analytical chemistry principles and laboratory practices
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, GC, IR, or Atomic Absorption instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience working under GMP requirements.
• Familiarity with USP, NF, and EP testing methods.
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations and troubleshooting activities.
SUMMARY
Seeking an early-career Quality Control Chemist to join the Drug Product Testing team in Myerstown, PA. This position supports the testing of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, compliance, and consumer safety.
The successful candidate will perform analytical testing of in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples while working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Chemistry or related science degree who want to gain valuable pharmaceutical quality control experience with a global industry leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing of pharmaceutical products using approved analytical methods.
• Conduct routine testing of in-process materials, finished products, and stability samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, GC, IR, viscometers, and related analytical equipment.
• Accurately document testing activities, results, and observations according to GMP requirements.
• Review analytical data and communicate discrepancies or deviations to supervision.
• Assist with laboratory investigations, troubleshooting activities, and method-related issues.
• Support quality and compliance initiatives while adhering to GMP, ISO, USP, and company standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams to support production goals.
***Drug screen & criminal background check will be required - **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.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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