Job Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior QC Development and Technical Analyst for a direct-hire position at a cutting-edge pharma client in Fort Collins, CO. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Title: Sr. QC Analyst

Location : Fort Collins, CO

Salary: $95-105,000

Schedule: Mon-Fri | 8am-5pm

Overview

The Client is an industry-leading company driving innovation in pharmaceutical quality control and analytical development. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader within QC, supporting the life cycle of chemistry methods, method development, validation, and transfer activities. You will also perform suitability testing on compendial methods and support non-commercial stability testing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for QC, ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Support Analytical Development in method development, validation, and transfer.
• Perform complex testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Mentor QC analysts on documentation, procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Lead method transfers and evaluate new technologies for QC implementation.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development to ensure validated methods meet commercial QC needs.
• Support investigations and provide technical guidance.
• Review and write scientific documents with clear, accurate content.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, GC, UV-Vis, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and good documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in QC pharmaceutical analytical labs with advanced method development expertise.
• Proficiency in analytical instruments such as HPLC, FTIR, FTNIR, GPC, GC, and UV-Vis.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, and compendial methods (USP, NF).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to train analysts and lead projects.
• Ability to interpret complex analytical procedures and calculations.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory setting with exposure to solvents, biohazardous materials, hazardous waste, and pharmaceuticals.
• Must adapt to shifting priorities and operate with urgency while maintaining high quality.
• May require extended hours to meet business demands.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’ll remain in our network for future opportunities.

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