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Actalent QC Scientist III - Data Review in Berkeley, Missouri
Job Title: Scientist III – Data ReviewJob Description
The Scientist III – Data Review plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of analytical data generated by the Quality Control Analytical laboratories. In this role, you review testing documentation, support program and capacity planning, maintain electronic systems, and coordinate closely with laboratory leadership to align testing priorities and timelines. You also lead deviation investigations, update and improve documentation, mentor junior scientists, and serve as a subject matter expert in data review and compliance. This position offers a strong path toward a future team lead role and eventual conversion to a full-time position based on performance.
Responsibilities
Review testing documentation generated by Quality Control Analytical laboratories, including routine testing, validation studies, and stability testing.
Ensure thorough and accurate data review for a wide range of analytical methods to support data integrity and regulatory compliance.
Provide approximately 30% of your time to data review activities and 70% to updating documents, leading deviation investigations, and mentoring team members.
Support program needs by tracking work, monitoring timelines, and evaluating demand versus laboratory capacity to ensure timely completion of testing.
Maintain and support electronic systems used for tracking, documentation, and reporting, ensuring data are accurate, complete, and compliant.
Coordinate with laboratory managers and other stakeholders to align testing priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and meet critical deadlines.
Communicate efficiently with peers, Quality Assurance, and laboratory staff to drive timely corrections of data, resolve issues, and identify when additional support is required.
Interact professionally with auditors and clients during site visits and tours, providing clear explanations of data review processes and quality systems when needed.
Act as a subject matter expert in data review and compliance, providing guidance on best practices and regulatory expectations.
Mentor and coach junior employees (Scientist I/II) to build their technical, compliance, and data integrity capabilities.
Assist in maintaining and strengthening data integrity practices across the laboratory, identifying and addressing gaps proactively.
Lead or contribute to deviation, OOS (Out-of-Specification), and OOT (Out-of-Trend) investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Write, review, and refine test methods and related documentation, ensuring methods are clear, robust, and capable of detecting issues before they arise.
Prepare and deliver presentations and communications in various formats (verbal, email, PowerPoint) to share findings, updates, and recommendations.
Prioritize and coordinate review activities across multiple testing teams to meet multiple, sometimes competing, timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills, modeling a compliance-focused mindset and high standards for data integrity.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support quality control, analytical operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 7 or more years of relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
Minimum of 7 years of HPLC/UPLC experience in a quality, analytical, or pharmaceutical setting or similar environment.
Strong hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC methods; exposure to a variety of assays such as SEC, CEX, glycans, and peptide mapping is highly valuable.
Knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, cIEF, CGE, DNA-based assays, and ELISA.
Demonstrated experience working under cGMP regulations in a cGMP manufacturing or quality control environment.
Solid understanding of Quality Control regulatory requirements and data integrity principles.
Experience with OOS and OOT investigations, including documenting findings and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Experience writing and reviewing analytical test methods and identifying potential issues proactively.
Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, and Smartsheet for tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple timelines and coordinate reviews across several testing teams.
Strong leadership skills with prior experience as a team lead or in a higher-level scientist role, including mentoring and guiding junior staff.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong compliance mindset and focus on data integrity.
Effective communication and presentation skills across multiple formats, including verbal communication, email, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities to meet critical timelines.
Working knowledge of quality control, analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, and cGMP practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with a broad range of HPLC/UPLC assays, including SEC, CEX, glycans, and peptide mapping.
Prior hands-on experience with EMPOWER chromatography data software.
Experience serving as a subject matter expert in data review and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior scientists (Scientist I/II) and lead small teams.
Strong soft skills, including collaboration, influencing without authority, and clear, professional communication.
Ability to interact confidently with auditors and clients during visits and tours.
Experience coordinating work across multiple laboratory teams and functions.
High attention to detail and the ability to catch discrepancies or issues before they escalate.
Interest in long-term growth into a formal team lead role and ongoing professional development.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, Monday–Friday role, generally scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility in start time after training to cover core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Once fully trained, you will have the opportunity for one work-from-home day per week, with the remainder of the time spent on-site. The position is primarily desk-based, with approximately 90% of the time spent sitting at a desk/office and about 10% standing or walking, including the ability to stand for extended periods when needed. The work takes place in a laboratory and office environment with potential exposure to fumes, chemicals, acids, and bases. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, eye protection, and safety shoes, is required as needed. The culture emphasizes meaningful work, continual growth, and learning, supported by strong resources and investment in research and development, providing a setting where you can make a significant impact while advancing your career.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $43.75/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.