Job Title: QC Validation Scientist II Reports to: QC Manager Job Description: This position develops analytical methods for chemistry, stability, and related testing programs. This role performs verification and validation activities utilizing industry-standard instrumentation and technical expertise to ensure accurate and precise results. Additional primary duties include supporting compliance with GMPs and testing best practices, coordination with QA, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs for specifications ensuring the identity, purity, strength, potency, and composition of doTERRAs household, cosmetics, dietary supplement, and over the counter drugs. Job Responsibility: Provide technical support in developing and optimization of analytical methods to support process development, product formulation studies, material release, and in-process monitoring. Specialize in method development, qualification, and validation in different stages of product development. Review lab SOPs and forms used for routine lab analysis to improve design where necessary and store in compliance with record-keeping requirements. Experience in chromatography (HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, etc.). Develop, validate, and perform chemical and physical analyses on raw materials and finished products using standard analytical instrumentation such as GC, HPLC, MS, and ICP-MS. Review all results and lab notebooks prior to data release. Collect, analyze, and interpret results. Collect SDS sheets for chemicals and reagents. Develop, validate, and transfer (as applicable) analytical methods, suitable for progressive stages of product and process development. Generate validation protocols and reports. Design validation studies in compliance with ICH and other government guidelines and identify critical factors that may not be mandated by the guidelines but are essential for qualifying the methods for their intended use. Author and review protocols, reports, and analytical methods. Support continuous improvement of lab processes for increased efficiency. Interact closely with the Research and Development Department. Perform routine standardization and maintenance of analytical lab equipment. Provide assistance, as needed, during IQ/OQ/PQ and preventive maintenance of lab equipment. Operate at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality, and accurate results with a customer-driven focus. Safely operate laboratory equipment in accordance with established practices. Guide re-testing parameters and can support Out of Specification reports Monitor analytical laboratory inventory supply required for validation purposes and prepare orders as needed. Write Standard Operating Procedures and train employees on testing methods Conduct/Participate in lab safety training Other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelors and/or Masters in a relevant discipline, (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, etc.). 5+ years of experience in analytical assay development/optimization. Experience in optimization, development, and validation of analytical methods. Experience with analytical method development using HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP-MS is required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of FDA regulations and compliance and experience with the preparation for and inspection by regulatory auditors. Practical understanding of phase-appropriate analytical assay development and validation. Ability to use and maintain routine laboratory equipment. Organizational skills. Project Management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Technical writing and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of validation methods. Knowledge of recordkeeping requirements. Proficient in MS Office programs. Skills: HPLC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP-MS exp is required. Benefits: Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund Performance Bonus Gym Allowance