Senior Analytical Chemist Quality Control Manager

Natureplex is a dynamic privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing over-the-counter medicines and electrolytes. Founded in 2001 we proudly offer proprietary brands private label products and contract packaging services. With our two locations in Memphis Tennessee and Olive Branch Mississippi we are on an exciting journey of rapid expansion creating incredible opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

We Are Hiring

Natureplex is seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Chemist/Quality Control Manager to lead analytical laboratory and quality control operations in our FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for overseeing analytical testing laboratory compliance method validation investigations quality control programs and laboratory personnel while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations cGMP requirements and company quality standards.

The Top Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory leader with extensive experience in analytical chemistry and a strong background in FDA-regulated manufacturing. They possess expertise in analytical instrumentation method validation laboratory investigations and quality control systems and can lead teams support regulatory inspections and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in pharmaceutical OTC cosmetic biologics medical device or food manufacturing environments is preferred.

In addition to career growth we also offer a range of benefits and perks to our employees.

These include:

- Paid Vacation

- Medical Insurance with 80% coverage for employees and 20% for dependents

- Dental and vision insurance

- Short-term Disability

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Company-paid life insurance

- 401(k) plan with company-matching

- Weekly pay

- ZayZoon - gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday

We provide equal employment opportunities and create a safe and fair work environment for all employees.

Natureplex participates in E-Verify.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytical laboratory and quality control operations within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Oversee testing of raw materials in-process materials finished products and stability samples.
• Perform and review analytical testing using HPLC GC FTIR UV-Vis and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Lead laboratory investigations involving OOS OOT deviations CAPAs and change controls.
• Manage method validation verification transfer and laboratory qualification activities.
• Supervise laboratory personnel including training scheduling performance management and technical development.
• Review and approve laboratory data reports specifications and quality documentation.
• Monitor and trend laboratory data to identify quality concerns and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations cGMP GLP GDP and company quality standards.
• Support customer audits regulatory inspections and internal quality audits.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance Manufacturing Regulatory Engineering and other departments to resolve quality and compliance issues.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on analytical chemistry laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous management or supervisory experience leading a laboratory team.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations cGMP GLP GDP and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience with HPLC GC FTIR UV-Vis and other analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with method validation verification transfer and stability testing programs.
• Experience conducting OOS OOT deviation CAPA and root cause investigations.
• Strong technical writing analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Masters degree in Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific field.
• Experience in OTC pharmaceutical pharmaceutical cosmetic biologics medical device or food manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting FDA inspections customer audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and electronic quality management systems.
• Familiarity with USP ISO EPA and ICH standards.

Why Join Natureplex

• Lead laboratory operations and quality control activities in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Apply your analytical chemistry expertise while managing a high-performing laboratory team.
• Drive quality compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make a meaningful impact on the products customers use every day.
• Full-time exempt position.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production schedules testing requirements audits investigations and business needs.

Schedule

• Full-time exempt position.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production schedules testing requirements audits investigations and business needs.