Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst

Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst – Responsibilities & Qualifications

ISP Chemicals LLC is seeking a dedicated Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst to join our Columbus, OH plant. This role is a highly visible position within the Quality Control/Quality Assurance function, reporting to the Quality Control Manager.

• Testing of raw materials, in-process control samples, and final products.
• Applying analytical controls to raw materials to verify identification and required quality.
• Understanding equipment cleaning specifications to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Communicating results to production and process engineers.
• Using the laboratory iLIMS tracking system for raw material samples, in‑process samples, final samples, instrumentation calibration, and stability samples.
• Providing secondary support: process development, process troubleshooting, analytical method development, environmental sampling, and quality systems support.
• Maintaining documentation in accordance with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Calibrating analytical instrumentation.
• Conducting scheduled stability program testing.
• Providing analytical support for the Ashland Columbus waste treatment facility, raw material qualifications, and standard qualifications.
• Performing non‑routine testing for corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations, including customer complaints, out‑of‑specification (OOS) investigations, product failures, and shelf‑life extension requests.
• Maintaining raw material and final product retain systems.
• Assisting QC supervision with laboratory supplies and disposals.
• Managing laboratory, sample, and chemical waste disposal.
• Following the Chemical Hygiene Plan, practicing good housekeeping, and maintaining general lab hygiene.

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Preferably 0–3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Willingness to work in 12‑hour intervals and to manage the laboratory independently during week‑nights and weekends.

Ashland is a proud 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. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation are specifically encouraged to apply.