Date Posted: 05/29/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501979
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Quality Control Chemist - Pharmaceutical Testing
Job Location: Myerstwn, PA, USA, 17067
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F 7:00am start
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: Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Wet Chemistry
Experience Desired: Pharmaceutical laboratory experience (1+ yrs); Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory testing methods (1+ yrs); Experience with HPLC, UV, GC, IR, AA, or wet chemistry methods (1+ yrs); Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience outside of academic coursework in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory testing methods
• Experience working with analytical instrumentation
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated environments
• Experience with HPLC, UV, GC, IR, AA, or wet chemistry methods
• Understanding of USP, NF, and EP testing procedures
• Experience supporting stability programs or finished goods testing
SUMMARY
Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Chemist to support analytical testing operations within the Quality Assurance department at its Myerstown, PA pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This role focuses on testing in-process materials, finished pharmaceutical products, and stability samples to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory and analytical chemistry experience who are interested in working in a fast-paced GMP-regulated manufacturing environment supporting OTC pharmaceutical products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of in-process materials, intermediates, bulk products, and finished pharmaceutical products
• Conduct testing in accordance with company procedures, USP, and NF testing standards
• Utilize analytical instrumentation including HPLC, UV, GC, IR, spectrophotometers, viscometers, and other laboratory equipment
• Perform routine testing of stability program samples and finished goods
• Accurately document laboratory data and maintain permanent testing records
• Evaluate analytical data and assist with investigations involving discrepancies or deviations
• Support troubleshooting of analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation
• Assist with non-compliance investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, safety, and quality regulations
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Production teams to support operational goals
• Complete additional laboratory assignments as needed
***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.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
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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