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Quality Control Chemist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 25 - 30
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
25 October 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
VARITE is looking for qualified Quality Control Chemist in Frederick MD.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES
An American biotechnology company that develops cancer immunotherapy products with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy - a cell-based therapy which relies on chimeric antigen receptors and T cells.
WHAT WE DO
Established in the Year 2000 VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific engineering technical and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title:Quality Control Chemist
Location: Frederick MD
Contract Duration: 4 months (Possible Extension)
Pay Rate Range: $28.00/hr. to $30.07/hr. on W2
Onsite - Shift flexibility preferred
Wed-Saturday: Time: Day 3PM - 1:30AM EST
IMPORTANT: For the first 7 weeks of the assignment all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing On-boarding Technical Training. After 7 weeks the contractor is deployed onto their agreed upon shift. New hires will need to be completed.
HERES WHAT YOULL DO
Job Description:
Duties:
Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES
An American biotechnology company that develops cancer immunotherapy products with a primary focus on genetically engineered autologous CAR T cell therapy - a cell-based therapy which relies on chimeric antigen receptors and T cells.
WHAT WE DO
Established in the Year 2000 VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific engineering technical and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title:Quality Control Chemist
Location: Frederick MD
Contract Duration: 4 months (Possible Extension)
Pay Rate Range: $28.00/hr. to $30.07/hr. on W2
Onsite - Shift flexibility preferred
Wed-Saturday: Time: Day 3PM - 1:30AM EST
IMPORTANT: For the first 7 weeks of the assignment all contractors are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing On-boarding Technical Training. After 7 weeks the contractor is deployed onto their agreed upon shift. New hires will need to be completed.
HERES WHAT YOULL DO
Job Description:
Duties:
Responsibilities (including but are not limited to):
- Perform testing of raw materials intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays Flow Cytometry ELISA and qPCR assays.
- Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.
- Assist with monitoring and trending data complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.
- Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance
- Author or revise SOPs qualification/validation protocols and reports.
- Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.
- Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
- Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
- Review proposed changes to systems procedures methods and submissions to regulatory agencies as appropriate.
- Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree OR
- AA Degree and 2 years experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR
- High School Degree and 3 years experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of GMP SOPs and quality control processes.
- Identifying writing evaluating and closing OOSs and investigations.
- Proficient in MS Word Excel Power Point and other applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
- Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry ELISAs PCR and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.
- Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211).
- Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health well-being and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical dental and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
If this opportunity interests you please respond by clicking on EasyApply.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role Refer to us and if they are hired you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network.
VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
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