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QC Chemist I

GE HealthCare · Arlington Heights, IL · $47,600–$71,400 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a mistake in your own work. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors openly, which is essential in pharmaceutical release testing.

Tell me about a Lean or 5S improvement you made or would make in a lab.

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to process improvement, which the posting lists.

What would you do

This site tests radioactive products. How would you approach working safely with radioactive materials?

What they are checking: Whether they take radiation safety seriously and are open to the training it requires.

Production is waiting on your release testing and pushing you to hurry. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they hold quality standards under schedule pressure.

About the work

Walk me through how you would set up and run an HPLC assay, and what system suitability checks you'd look at.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on HPLC experience and know what makes a run valid.

You get an out-of-specification result. What are your first steps?

What they are checking: Whether they follow a proper OOS investigation instead of retesting until it passes.

Which of these have you used: FTIR, ICP-OES, UV/VIS, liquid scintillation or gamma spectrometry? Tell me about your experience with one.

What they are checking: Whether their instrument experience matches what this lab uses.

What does good documentation practice mean to you in a GMP lab?

What they are checking: Whether they understand data integrity rules that regulators inspect closely.

How would you contribute to a method validation study?

What they are checking: Whether they understand validation parameters such as accuracy, precision and linearity.

Why does tracking and trending analytical data matter even when every result passes?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that trends can show a problem before a failure happens.

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The full job description

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Job Description Summary You will be responsible for in-process and release testing of Injectable pharmaceutical finished products produced on site. The chemist participates in the development of new procedures and is involved in validation studies as they pertain to analytical testing. Work is technical and specialized, requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Our Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world. Job Description Key responsibilities/essential functions: • Performs required analytical testing on in-process and final products. • Testing using HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES, UV/VIS, Liquid Scintillation, and Gamma Spectrometer. • Participates in the performance of investigations of OOS results. • Tracking and trending of analytical data. • Participates in validation projects requiring analytical support. • Contributes to process improvement through Lean and 5S. • Assists in the stocking and supplying of the QC lab. • Performs visual inspection of finished product. Quality Specific Goals: • Knowledge and understanding of acceptance activity requirements for incoming, in-process, and final inspection requirements (as associated with job type/position) to ensure the product conforms to its specification and out of specification items are properly handled. • Basic knowledge and understanding of Stop Orders, Concessions, CAPA, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, documentation configuration control practices; documentation & disposition of non-conforming material, and Good Documentation Practices requirements, Part 11 compliance as associated with this job type/position • Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position • Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines • Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry (preferred) or related science field. • Proficient with software applications applicable to the job. • Must be available for nights and weekends as needed. • Must have the ability to distinguish color. • Ability to lift 25lbs • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Preferred Qualifications: • Waters Empower Experience or similar software. • Equipment experience with HPLC, ICP, UV/Vis, FT-IR. • Experience working with radioactive material including the use of gamma spectrometers, Ion Chambers and liquid scintillation analyzers. • Visual inspection experience Working knowledge of USP Experience in a FDA regulated QC environment Background in Math or Chemistry We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity. Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $47,600.00-$71,400.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Additional Information GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees. Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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