New · posted Oct 15
Ocular Therapeutix · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Control Analyst I, Raw Materials
- Bedford, MA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
The Quality Control (QC) Analyst I, Raw Materials is responsible for performing routine and non-routine testing of raw materials to ensure compliance with internal specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. This role involves analytical testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.
Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in a QC laboratory, preferably in a regulated industry is required.
- Proficiency in analytical techniques and instrumentation is required.
- Must have a strong understanding of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory guidelines.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Experience with LIMS.
- Familiarity with compendial testing (USP, EP, JP).
- Knowledge of raw material lifecycle management.
What you'll do
- The primary responsibilities of this role will be performing qualitative and quantitative testing of raw materials using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, titration, and wet chemistry.
- Support the review and interpretation of analytical data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with cGMP, USP, EP, JP, and other applicable standards.
- Support aliquoting, shipment and coordinating the external outsourced testing of raw materials at contract laboratories.
- Assist in managing QC incoming inspections and AQL activities related to raw material and finished products.
- May assist in the preparation and review of technical documents including SOP’s, test protocols, test reports, test methods, and specifications.
- May perform method transfer, validation and verification activities per ICH Q2/ cGMP guidelines.
- May investigate and document out-of-specification (OOS) results and deviations.
- Support raw material qualification and requalification programs.
- Collaborate with quality assurance, procurement, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to resolve material-related issues.
- Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
- Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines.
Pay
$68,000 – $75,000 a year
Employer provided$68,000—$75,000 USD
Where you'll work
Bedford, MAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Bedford, MAWorking conditions
- Laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals and analytical instruments.
- May require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesOcular Therapeutix's statements, word for word
Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/. For the Privacy Notice for California Job Applicants, please see CCPA Applicant Notice.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 19% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Massachusetts22 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US100 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $68,000 | — | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts (middle half) | $61,250 | $73,500 | $87,625 |
| All US (middle half) | $49,375 | $60,000 | $76,125 |
This role: Ocular Therapeutix's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 275 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Ocular Therapeutix's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 23 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods10
- GMP and compliance7
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Validation and qualification2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studies
- ICHICH quality guidelines(official source, opens in a new tab)Q1 stability, Q2(R2) analytical validation, Q7, Q9 risk management, Q10 quality systems
- USPUSP compendial chapters(official source, opens in a new tab)Bioburden (USP <61>), endotoxin (USP <85>), TOC (USP <643>) and water testing
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- Quality3 100%
By level
- Associate & Specialist2 67%
- Director1 33%
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Quality Control Analyst I, Raw Materials at Ocular Therapeutix
Open until filled. $68K–$75K a year, employer provided.