Lead Analytical Chemist
DSC Laboratories, Inc. — Muskegon, MI Full-time | First Shift
About Us
DSC Laboratories is a cGMP OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer located in Muskegon, MI —
just 8 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline. Our mission is to support our customers in
achieving their potential through effective, innovative, and reliable solutions, delivered with
exceptional service and superior quality.
We're looking for an experienced chemist ready to step into a Lead Analytical Chemist role
within our cGMP manufacturing facility, with a clear path to progress into laboratory
management.
What You Will Do
- Develop and validate chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) for raw materials,
in-process, and finished products
- Perform analytical testing using UV and IR spectroscopy, Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
analysis, and general wet chemistry techniques
- Perform routine analysis of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples,
and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory
instrumentation; coordinate with external service providers for preventive maintenance
and annual calibration when required
- Develop and maintain written laboratory procedures and analytical methods in
conjunction with documentation personnel and management
- Lead Out-Of-Specification (OOS), Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR), and
deviation investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
- Support process validations, method transfers, and equipment qualification activities
- Lead, train, and mentor laboratory analysts on methods, instrumentation, and cGMP
requirements
- Prioritize laboratory analysis and testing schedules based on production demands and
regulatory requirements
- Partner with production and management to forecast laboratory needs and staffing
requirements
- Review analytical data generated by other analysts for accuracy, completeness, and
compliance with specifications and documentation requirements
- Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), cGMP, and applicable
safety procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
- 5+ years of experience working in a cGMP/cGLP environment
- Hands-on experience with chromatography method development and validation (HPLC,
GC)
- Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and general operational functions
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop laboratory personnel
Nice to Have
- Cleaning validation experience (TOC analysis)
- Microbiological testing experience
- Regulatory affairs experience
- Production/packaging experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field (required)
- Minimum 5 years of cGMP/cGLP laboratory experience (required)
- Ability to work First Shift, full-time
Benefits and Compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with limited company matching
- Pay: Approximately $50,000–$80,000 per year, dependent on knowledge and
experience
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
