New · posted Oct 15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals · Pharmaceuticals
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
- Piscataway, NJ
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
The Scientist 3 - QC is responsible to perform testing of raw materials, in-process and finished pharmaceutical dosage forms, products on stability, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculate and report results on applicable specification documents, participate in method transfer activities within departments or between facilities or organizations. This role will also provide feedback on systems and analytical procedures to promote continuous improvement and enhancement of compliance posture.
What you need
Two ways to qualify
Bachelor’s
+ 5+ years of experience
5 years or more in Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products
- or
Bachelor’s
+ 3+ years of experience
3 years or more in Masters Degree (BA/BS) -Testing of chemicals/pharmaceutical products
Education
- Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Chemistry or related science discipline - Required
- Master Degree (MS/MA) Chemistry or related science discipline - Preferred
Experience
Specialized Knowledge
- Must possess in-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, dissolution and drug release, chromatographic techniques (standalone or hypenated) and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA, identification by XRPD, and other techniques).
- Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis.
- Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory.
- Must have ability to apply advanced technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex analytical and instrument-related problems effectively and in a timely manner and report actions to the laboratory management in a timely manner.
- Must be able to identify trends in analytical data.
The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.
What you'll do
- Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Actively participate in any project work as and when assigned. Perform process validation and cleaning validation/verification testing on various drugs. Assist other scientists with analytical, instrument and software related problems as required.
- Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and /or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator.
- Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results.
- Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company’s written policies.
- Report any abnormal findings to the Supervisor. As assigned, perform in-depth review of analytical records/reports to assure that calculations and other data are technically correct and compliant to relevant specifications.
- Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory.
- Ensure that expired chemicals and reference standards are removed from laboratory area.
- Perform calibration of HPLC, GC, and other equipment as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with hands-on training of newly hired Technicians or Scientists 1 and 2 levels.
Pay and benefits
$90,000 – $110,000 a year
Employer providedShort-term incentive (bonus or performance-based award)
Where you'll work
Piscataway, NJOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 5% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in New Jersey8 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US49 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $90,000 | — | $110,000 |
| New Jersey (middle half) | $86,250 | $97,500 | $102,125 |
| All US (middle half) | $78,500 | $95,000 | $108,500 |
This role: Amneal Pharmaceuticals'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 Amneal's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 21 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods16
- Documentation and SOPs6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Validation and qualification2
- Quality systems and risk1
- Data and digital systems1
- Collaboration and leadership1
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
- FDAFDA process validation guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Process Validation: General Principles and Practices
- 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
Company hiring pulse
Amneal on Regulatory Jobs
- 14
- Open roles
- 10
- Distinct roles
- 2
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality14 100%
By level
- Senior & Principal7 50%
- Associate & Specialist4 29%
- Manager2 14%
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Senior Scientist, Quality Control at Amneal
Open until filled. $90K–$110K a year, employer provided.