Quality Control Analyst - Chemistry
Company Overview:
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
Mission:
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
Position Overview:
The QC Analyst - Chemistry will perform analytical chemistry testing and support Quality operations in a GMP laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will be very detail-oriented, have hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Reports to: Director of Quality
Location: Alachua, FL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, dayshift
Salary Range : $65,000 - $75,000
Key Responsibilities:
QC Analyst - Chemistry activities to include, supporting method selection and development, supporting method transfer, qualification and validation, monitoring routine use, and supporting investigation records.
Support method transfer/qualification/validation activities
Assists in developing, troubleshooting, optimizing complex QC procedures according to regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with department personnel to ensure analysts are trained on newly transferred/qualified/validated procedures.
Analyze, document, and report experimental data in accordance to Strive requirements
Collect/evaluate data trends to ensure qualified/validated methods remain in a state of control.
Provide support to the Quality Control team as needed.
Train analysts on analytical techniques
Troubleshoot assay failures
May require occasional early morning, late evening, and / or weekend work
Perform analytical testing (GC, HPLC, FTIR) on raw materials and finished products.
Review, organize and maintain laboratory documentation and records.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, regulatory and corporate requirements.
Conduct Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend investigations.
Work directly with vendors.
Other activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
BS in a Chemical Science field (Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.), or related field and 2+ years of applicable industry experience.
Experience with cGMPs applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.
Strong verbal / written and interpersonal communication skills as a team player and willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, collaboration and accountability are valued.
Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Adaptable and flexible in response to a dynamic operating environment.
Solid understanding of laboratory practices and analytical activities.
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
Proficiency with database applications.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to interpret technical information, strong problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with HPLC/UPLC assay and ID testing.
Experience in a compounding pharmacy or outsourced testing facility.
Position and compensation levels are commensurate with level of education and experience.
Role/Site Specific Requirements:
This position may also include the following:
This role is primarily a Sedentary role. This can include exerting up to 30 pounds of force to move objects.
Visual acuity such as: working with data & figures, viewing computer terminal, extensive reading, operating machinery, general observations of facilities, etc.
Participation in an occupational health program which can include; medical assessment, surveillance, vaccination, and testing
Use of personal protective equipment which can include respirators, Personal Air Purifying Respirators [PAPR], gowns, gloves, face protection, other barrier equipment, etc.
Exposure to the following:
Use of personal protective equipment (which can include respirators, Personal Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), gowns, gloves, face protection, other barrier equipment, etc.
Handling, managing, disposing hazardous and non-hazardous waste (which can include: chemicals, universal and e-wastes, oil, aqueous wastewater, etc.).
Working in laboratories & production rooms, waste holding areas, or other facilities where hazardous chemicals may be stored or handled.
The items described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Annual Salary $65,000 — $75,000 USD
Join Us in Making an Impact:
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks:
Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
Paid time off
Sick time
FSA and HSA options
Parental leave
401(k) with employer matching
Life insurance
Vision and dental insurance
Veterinary insurance
Culture:
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. At our Gilbert, Arizona location, that looks like Food Truck Fridays and Casual Fridays. Company-wide, we also celebrate throughout the year with holiday potlucks and seasonal gatherings. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, inside and outside the workplace.
EEO:
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.