Quality Control Lab Chemist I

Opella is a leading global company specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) health products and vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS). With the third-largest portfolio in this market globally, Opella’s mission is to make self-care simpler, smarter, and more human for half a billion consumers worldwide. The company is home to more than 100 beloved brands such as Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale, and Mucosolvan, backed by a dedicated global team of 11,000 employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing sites and innovation centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is a certified B Corp, underlining its commitment to healthier people and a healthier planet. Diversity and inclusion form core values, ensuring every employee has a place to belong and grow.

The position of Quality Control Lab Chemist I at Opella is a critical role within the manufacturing and quality assurance framework, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety. As a Quality Control Lab Chemist I, you will perform a wide range of routine laboratory tests on raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods. Your role is essential to supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring products meet predefined specifications and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). You will employ advanced laboratory instrumentation such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Atomic Absorption (AA), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Accuracy and integrity in documenting your data are paramount, as is compliance with all laboratory safety protocols.

Your responsibilities will also extend to managing stability testing programs, maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, and ensuring a safe and inspection-ready lab environment. This role demands strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet production schedules independently. You will be expected to handle chemical inventories responsibly and dispose of laboratory waste in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Flexibility to work overtime and adjust schedules when needed is also required to support continuous production and testing demands.

This role welcomes candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific fields, and either entry-level or up to three years of experience in cGMP-regulated or academic laboratory settings. If you are passionate about quality, driven by curiosity, and eager to contribute to innovative health solutions, becoming a Quality Control Lab Chemist I at Opella provides a significant opportunity to grow your career while impacting millions of lives around the world. The position salary range is $19.63 to $26.17 per hour for North America applicants.