Lead Analytical Chemist DSC Laboratories, Inc. — Muskegon, MI Full-time | First Shift About Us DSC Laboratories is a cGMP OTC pharmaceutical manufacturer located in Muskegon, MI — just 8 miles from the Lake Michigan shoreline. Our mission is to support our customers in achieving their potential through effective, innovative, and reliable solutions, delivered with exceptional service and superior quality. We're looking for an experienced chemist ready to step into a Lead Analytical Chemist role within our cGMP manufacturing facility, with a clear path to progress into laboratory management. What You Will Do

• Develop and validate chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) for raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Perform analytical testing using UV and IR spectroscopy, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis, and general wet chemistry techniques
• Perform routine analysis of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation; coordinate with external service providers for preventive maintenance and annual calibration when required
• Develop and maintain written laboratory procedures and analytical methods in conjunction with documentation personnel and management
• Lead Out-Of-Specification (OOS), Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR), and deviation investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Support process validations, method transfers, and equipment qualification activities
• Lead, train, and mentor laboratory analysts on methods, instrumentation, and cGMP requirements
• Prioritize laboratory analysis and testing schedules based on production demands and regulatory requirements
• Partner with production and management to forecast laboratory needs and staffing requirements
• Review analytical data generated by other analysts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications and documentation requirements
• Maintain compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), cGMP, and applicable safety procedures Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• 5+ years of experience working in a cGMP/cGLP environment
• Hands-on experience with chromatography method development and validation (HPLC, GC)
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and general operational functions
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop laboratory personnel Nice to Have
• Cleaning validation experience (TOC analysis)
• Microbiological testing experience
• Regulatory affairs experience
• Production/packaging experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field (required)
• Minimum 5 years of cGMP/cGLP laboratory experience (required)
• Ability to work First Shift, full-time Benefits and Compensation
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with limited company matching

• Pay:

  Approximately $50,000
• 80,000 per year, dependent on knowledge and experience

Pay:

$50,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you live within a reasonable commute (under 1 hr) or willing to relocate? Do you need sponsorship now or in the future? Is your resume current?

Work Location:

In person