Quality Control Chemist
- Employer
- Eagle Analytical
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Posted date
- Aug 22, 2026
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- Discipline
- Quality, Science/R&D, Quality Control, Chemistry
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Lone Star Bio
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Job Details
Job Details Description
Position Summary
The Quality Control Chemist is responsible for the review, approval, and maintenance of analytical chemistry documentation and quality records to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role supports Eagle Analytical’s Quality Management System by reviewing analytical methods, validation documentation, laboratory data, reports, and quality investigations while ensuring adherence to cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, A2LA, and USP standards. The position works closely with laboratory operations to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across chemistry testing functions.
What You Will Do
Ensure compliance with Eagle Analytical policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Quality Management System.
Interpret and apply regulatory and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP, USP, and A2LA requirements.
Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and accreditation assessments as required.
Write, review, and approve SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
Review and approve analytical test methods and related documentation for chemistry testing, including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and other analytical instrumentation.
Review laboratory test reports, chemistry logs, worksheets, validation protocols, and validation reports.
Ensure analytical data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Review and approve quality investigations, including Out-of-Specification (OOS), Nonconformance Reports (NCR), Deviations (DV), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), change controls, and customer complaints.
Evaluate root cause analyses and corrective action plans for process and laboratory-related issues.
Create audit finding reports and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
Support and conduct internal audits of quality systems and documentation.
Perform routine walk-through audits to ensure ongoing compliance across laboratory departments.
Manage auditing, storage, and retention of quality documentation and quarantined materials.
Prepare and maintain quality-related training materials as assigned.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality systems, documentation, and laboratory compliance.
Assist in creating and maintaining quality manuals, procedures, and other controlled quality documents.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support quality and regulatory objectives.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required.
Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (ISO 17025, cGMP, cGLP) preferred.
Experience supporting analytical chemistry testing laboratories is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and UV-Vis.
Working knowledge of method validation, data review, and laboratory quality systems.
Experience reviewing GMP/GLP documentation and quality investigations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.
ASQ preferred
Who We Are
Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at www.eagleanalytical.com.
Qualifications Skills
Behaviors Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
: Motivations Preferred
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
: Education Required
Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field.
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Biochemistry or related field.
Experience
Licenses & Certifications Preferred
Certification in HPLC
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Company
Eagle, established in 2003, began as a dedicated partner addressing regulatory needs in the compounding industry. Over the years, it has evolved into a premier scientific solutions provider, with a distinguished FDA-registered CGMP testing/calibration laboratory spanning over 80,000 square feet. Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced methodologies, Eagle delivers tailored, high-quality scientific solutions designed to meet the most rigorous industry standards.
Eagle is uniquely positioned to serve a diverse range of clients, including pharmaceutical drug and device manufacturers, 503B outsourcing facilities, 503A compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and clinical research organizations. We proudly serve clients throughout North America and globally.
Eagle’s Mission
Our desire, dedication, and discipline to ensure that patient safety is at the forefront of everything we do and our holistic approach to resolving your compliance needs make Eagle a truly unique organization.
Our Vision
To guide and educate pharmacists and healthcare professionals to utilize fact-based decision-making to create science-based solutions. Research and develop innovative scientific approaches to solve healthcare challenges.