Quality Control (QC) Chemist
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Fall River, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Quality Control (QC) Chemist Inhalation Products (MDI Focus)
Location: Fall River MA (On-site)
Schedule: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (flex based on production/testing needs)
Salary: $65000 $105000 (based on expertise especially inhalation experience)
Bring Precision to Every Breath
Step into a critical role where science meets patient impact. As aQC Chemist specializing in inhalation products youll 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 rolehere youll work oncomplex aerosol and particle-based delivery systems applying advanced analytical techniques to confirm product integrity and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled cGMP environment.
What Youll Do
Analytical Testing & Expertise
- Perform 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 uniformity
- Operate 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 assessments
Material & Product Understanding
- Apply working knowledge of raw materials propellants excipients and canister/valve systems specific to aerosol delivery
- Support testing across multiple dosage forms (solid oral liquids injectables topical and inhalation platforms)
Data Integrity & Investigations
- Ensure strict adherence to cGMP data integrity standards and ALCOA principles
- Investigate OOS deviations and atypical results contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate audit-ready documentation aligned with FDA and regulatory expectations
- Follow and continuously improve SOPs in a structured QC environment
What Makes You a Strong Candidate
Education & Technical Background
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or Physics (highly preferred fields aligned with role expectations)
- Strong foundation in analytical techniques and data interpretation
Industry Experience
- Proven experience in a pharmaceutical QC environment (required)
- Hands-on exposure to multiple dosage forms especially:
- Tablets/Capsules
- Liquid formulations
- Injectables
- Topicals
- MDI/DPI inhalation products (highly preferred)
Functional Expertise
- Experience specifically in Quality Control roles (primary function)
- Comfortable working in a fully onsite regulated lab environment with fixed schedules and SOP-driven workflows
- Strong communication skills and ability to interpret document and present scientific findings
Work Environment
- Operate in a state-of-the-art cGMP laboratory handling solvents powders and aerosol systems
- Required use of PPE: lab coats safety glasses respirators etc.
- May include shift flexibility (day/evening/night) and occasional weekends based on production demands
Physical Requirements
- Stand/walk for extended periods (75% of shift)
- Lift up to 10 kg as needed
- Perform detailed lab work requiring precision and focus
Why This Role Stands Out
Inhalation Expertise Work on advanced drug delivery systems that directly impact respiratory health
Technical Depth Go beyond routine testing into specialized aerosol science and complex analytics
Career Growth Build niche expertise in a high-demand domain within pharmaceuticals
Quality at the Core Be a trusted gatekeeper ensuring every product meets the highest standards
Important Notes
- This is a fully onsite role (no remote or hybrid options)
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
GLOBAL COMPANY
Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to high-quality branded and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades we have strengthened our leadership in Indias pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India South Africa the U.S. and other economies of the emerging employs handpicked professionals not just for their knowledge and experience but for their zeal to make a difference to the world of healthcare. The company believes that our biggest assets are the employees who lead us to prosperity and growth in the future. Driven by the vision none shall be denied Ciplas focus has always been on making affordable world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.
CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.)
About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals a Cipla subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is engaged in the development manufacture marketing and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas including cardiovascular anti-infective CNS anti-inflammatory anti-diabetic and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge New York. As of February 18 2016 InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.
EEO Statement
Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
About the Salary/ Pay Range: The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic addition to base salary this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cipla is a market-leading medicine maker in India. The company has roughly 5,500 pharmaceutical products. Some are sold domestically, while the rest reach international markets in some 170 countries. It offers prescription drugs for all kinds of ailments -- arthritis, cancer, depressi ... View more
