Inhalation QC Chemist - Aerosol Drug Delivery

Quality Control (QC) Chemist – Inhalation Products (MDI Focus)

Location: Fall River, MA (On-site)

Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (flex based on production/testing needs)

Salary: $65,000 – $105,000 (based on expertise, especially inhalation experience)

Bring Precision to Every Breath

Step into a critical role where science meets patient impact. As a QC Chemist specializing in inhalation products, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and related dosage forms that patients rely on every day. This is not your average QC role—here, you’ll work on complex aerosol and particle-based delivery systems, applying advanced analytical techniques to confirm product integrity and regulatory compliance in a highly controlled cGMP environment.

• Perform routine and advanced QC testing for pharmaceutical dosage forms, with a strong focus on inhalation products (MDI/DPI systems)
• Evaluate critical quality attributes (CQA) such as particle size distribution, spray pattern, plume geometry, and dose uniformity
• Operate and maintain advanced instrumentation:
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Particle Size Analyzers (e.g., laser diffraction, cascade impaction)
  • ICP (trace elemental analysis)
• Execute specialized inhalation testing protocols including propellant-based system assessments

• Apply working knowledge of raw materials, propellants, excipients, and canister/valve systems specific to aerosol delivery
• Support testing across multiple dosage forms (solid oral, liquids, injectables, topical, and inhalation platforms)

• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, data integrity standards, and ALCOA principles
• Investigate OOS, deviations, and atypical results, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation aligned with FDA and regulatory expectations
• Follow and continuously improve SOPs in a structured QC environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Physics (highly preferred fields aligned with role expectations)
• Strong foundation in analytical techniques and data interpretation

• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical QC environment (required)
• Hands‑on exposure to multiple dosage forms, especially:
  • Tablets/Capsules
  • Liquid formulations
  • Injectables
  • Topicals
  • MDI/DPI inhalation products (highly preferred)

• Experience specifically in Quality Control roles (primary function)
• Comfortable working in a fully onsite, regulated lab environment with fixed schedules and SOP-driven workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to interpret, document, and present scientific findings

• Operate in a state‑of‑the‑art cGMP laboratory handling solvents, powders, and aerosol systems
• Required use of PPE: lab coats, safety glasses, respirators, etc.
• May include shift flexibility (day/evening/night) and occasional weekends based on production demands

• Stand/walk for extended periods (~75% of shift)
• Lift up to 10 kg as needed
• Perform detailed lab work requiring precision and focus

• Inhalation Expertise – Work on advanced drug delivery systems that directly impact respiratory health
• Technical Depth – Go beyond routine testing into specialized aerosol science and complex analytics
• Career Growth – Build niche expertise in a high-demand domain within pharmaceuticals
• Quality at the Core – Be a trusted gatekeeper ensuring every product meets the highest standards

• This is a fully onsite role (no remote or hybrid options)
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About the Salary/ Pay Range: The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.