Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst

Ashland Chemicals LLC is seeking a Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst for our Columbus, OH plant. This role reports to the Quality Control Manager and is essential to our Quality Control/Quality Assurance function.

• Testing of raw materials, in-process control samples, and final products
• Analytical controls placed on raw materials to verify identification and required quality.
• Understanding and maintaining equipment cleaning specifications to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Communicating results to production and process engineers.
• Using the laboratory iLIMS tracking system for raw material, in‑process, final, instrumentation calibration, and stability samples.
• Provide process development support, process troubleshooting, analytical method development support, environmental samples, and quality systems support.
• Documentation consistent with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Calibration of analytical instrumentation.
• Scheduled testing associated with the stability program.
• Analytical support of the Ashland Columbus waste treatment facility, raw material qualifications, and standard qualifications.
• Non‑routine testing associated with corrective action/preventive action investigations such as customer complaints, out‑of‑specification (OOS) investigations, product failures, and shelf‑life extension requests.
• Other Quality Control responsibilities, including:
  • Maintaining the raw material and final product retention systems.
  • Assisting QC supervision with maintaining laboratory supplies.
  • Managing lab, sample, and chemical waste disposal.
  • Following the Chemical Hygiene Plan, practicing good housekeeping, and general maintenance of the lab.

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Preferably 0–3 years in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to work in 12‑hour intervals and to manage the lab alone or with little supervision on weeknights and weekends.

In this role you will develop expertise in analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, FT‑IR, UV‑VIS, titration, melting point, viscosity, and more. You will also receive training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the pharmaceutical field.

Ashland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.