Quality Control (QC) Chemist | Inhalation Products (MDI Focus)

Quality Control (QC) Chemist | Inhalation Products (MDI Focus)Onsite in Fall River, MA Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (flex based on production/testing needs)Full-TimeBring Precision to Every BreathStep into a critical role where science meets patient impact. As a QC Chemist specializing in inhalation products, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and related dosage forms that patients rely on every day.This is not your average QC role—here, you’ll work on complex aerosol and particle-based delivery systems, applying advanced analytical techniques to confirm product integrity and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled cGMP environment.What You’ll DoAnalytical Testing & ExpertisePerform routine and advanced QC testing for pharmaceutical dosage forms, with a strong focus on inhalation products (MDI/DPI systems)Evaluate critical quality attributes (CQA) such as particle size distribution, spray pattern, plume geometry, and dose uniformityOperate and maintain advanced instrumentation:Gas Chromatography (GC)Particle Size Analyzers (e.g., laser diffraction, cascade impaction)ICP (trace elemental analysis)Execute specialized inhalation testing protocols including propellant-based system assessmentsMaterial & Product UnderstandingApply working knowledge of raw materials, propellants, excipients, and canister/valve systems specific to aerosol deliverySupport testing across multiple dosage forms (solid oral, liquids, injectables, topical, and inhalation platforms)Data Integrity & InvestigationsEnsure strict adherence to cGMP, data integrity standards, and ALCOA principlesInvestigate OOS, deviations, and atypical results, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actionsDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate, audit-ready documentation aligned with FDA and regulatory expectationsFollow and continuously improve SOPs in a structured QC environmentWhat Makes You a Strong CandidateEducation & Technical BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Physics (highly preferred fields aligned with role expectations)Strong foundation in analytical techniques and data interpretationIndustry ExperienceProven experience in a pharmaceutical QC environment (required)Hands-on exposure to multiple dosage forms, especially:Tablets/CapsulesLiquid formulationsInjectablesTopicalsMDI/DPI inhalation products (highly preferred)Functional ExpertiseExperience specifically in Quality Control roles (primary function)Comfortable working in a fully onsite, regulated lab environment with fixed schedules and SOP-driven workflowsStrong communication skills and ability to interpret, document, and present scientific findingsWork EnvironmentOperate in a state-of-the-art cGMP laboratory handling solvents, powders, and aerosol systemsRequired use of PPE: lab coats, safety glasses, respirators, etc.May include shift flexibility (day/evening/night) and occasional weekends based on production demandsPhysical RequirementsStand/walk for extended periods (~75% of shift)Lift up to 10 kg as neededPerform detailed lab work requiring precision and focus