Scientist II, QC Labs – 2nd Shift

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Scientist II performing routine workflow processes in Quality Control Laboratory for Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Testing raw materials and finished products while ensuring regulatory compliance standards.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform qualitative, quantitative chemical and physical testing and as specified by compendia or specification for API's, starting materials, packaging components and finished products.
Perform peer review of analytical testing documentation and resolve discrepancies.
Complete and/or conduct required training according to the laboratory curriculum.
Maintain laboratory data in an orderly manner in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and documents.
Re-validate microbiological methods.
Author technical reports for analytical methods improvement.
Perform investigational, troubleshooting and advanced analytical techniques to troubleshoot approved commercial analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent plus 7 years GMP analytical pharmaceutical laboratory experience which includes work related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods with supervision for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or Pharmaceutical products.
Must be able to perform compendia and non-compendia testing for multiple projects at the same time.
Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry or in a scientific-related discipline plus 2+ years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience which includes work related experiences demonstrating the execution of analytical methods, with supervison for evaluation and release of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or Pharmaceutical products.
Must have demonstrated experience working with Empower data analysis software and peer review of data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave *Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

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Hard Skills & Tools

qualitative testingquantitative testingchemical testingphysical testinganalytical methodsmicrobiological methodstroubleshooting techniquesdata analysistechnical report writingGMP compliance

Soft Skills

peer reviewproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s of Science in ChemistryHigh school diploma or equivalent