Associate Scientist - QC Chemistry

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Direct Hire role as an Associate Scientist - QC Chemistry with our client, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

Seeking candidates in Sanford, NC or willing to relocate.

Use Your Power for Purpose

Every day, client's unwavering commitment to quality ensures the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is both flexible and innovative, always putting the patient first. Whether you are involved in development, maintenance, compliance, or research analysis, your contribution directly impacts patients.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Perform tasks associated with maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) compliant Quality Control and Stability laboratories.
• Support environmental monitoring/water testing in the QC Raw materials laboratory.
• Test incoming raw materials per compendial methods.
• Follow Environment Health and Safety requirements for site and QC laboratories.
• Support product transfers, new product development, regulatory queries, cost improvement projects, and Drug Product plant support for Cleaning Validation.
• Operate within established HR policies and basic colleague relations guidelines.
• Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, project plans, etc.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing quality or engineering experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Fundamental understanding of laboratory instrumentation function and analytical method troubleshooting
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to perform complex mathematical problems and data analysis

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Degree in Biology or Chemistry field, or any other General Sciences field
• An understanding of raw materials testing and experience in defending laboratory practices during regulatory audits
• Solid grasp of chemical testing techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical / Mental requirements

• Non-existent to minimal travel.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, non-porous shoes, gloves, etc.)
• Ability to lift 30 lbs, stand for 2 to 3 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time, walk long distances and bend to obtain items from lower shelving/cabinets.
• Intellectual capability to perform complex mathematical problems and perform complex data analysis.

Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements

• Work schedule is first shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) but can include weekdays and/or weekend days as appropriate for assigned tasks/activities. Minimal flexibility in work schedule to cover business needs. Minimal off-shift work to ensure business needs are met.
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise colleagues work in a client's site because it’s needed to get their job done. They may have flexibility to work remotely from time to time, but they are primarily on-site.

Other job details

• Last day to apply February 17th, 2026
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $60,200.00 to $97,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in client's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with client's Matching Contributions and an additional client's Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at client's Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.my***benefits.com). Compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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Satnam Singh

SA Technical Recruiter | Rangam Consultants, Inc

M: (513) 447-8917

E: satnam@rangam.com| W: www.rangam.com