Quality Control (QC) Scientist – Peptide API & Development Site

Job description

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve. Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS.” To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com/about http://hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works http://hims.com/how-it-works . For information on the company’s outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals http://www.hims.com/careers-professionals. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a hands-on, startup-minded Quality Control (QC) Scientist to own analytical Quality oversight for a peptide-focused API manufacturing site with early-phase drug product development capabilities. This role supports two parallel programs for GMP peptide API manufacturing and sterile peptide formulation and development. This role also fills the dedicated analytical/QC function that ensures batches and data are generated, tested, and dispositioned to a compliant, inspection-ready standard. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical fundamentals, practical GMP judgment, and the ability to operate in a build-as-you-go setting. This individual is comfortable qualifying methods, writing specifications, leading laboratory investigations, and managing outsourced testing, while partnering closely with Quality, Operations, and Technical teams to keep tech transfer and batch disposition timelines on track. YOU WILL: - Own QC analytical oversight across both the peptide API manufacturing and sterile formulation development programs, including in-process, release, and stability-related testing as applicable. - Develop, review, and maintain specifications, analytical test methods, and in-process control strategies for API synthesis and sterile drug product development. - Plan, execute, and oversee analytical method qualification and validation activities in accordance with ICH and compendial (USP) expectations. - Lead and document OOS/OOT and other laboratory investigations, identifying root cause and driving appropriate corrective and preventive actions. - Provide oversight of laboratory data integrity, ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices and applicable data governance expectations. - Manage contract testing laboratory relationships to include microbiology (e.g., bioburden, endotoxin, sterility) and specialized analytical partners — coordinating sample submission, reviewing results, and ensuring testing is performed to agreed specifications. - Support timely batch disposition through review of analytical data packages and release testing results, escalating issues to the Quality Manager as appropriate. - Generate and support analytical data packages required for 503A/503B tech transfer and associated comparability assessments. - Author and review analytical SOPs, protocols, test methods, specifications, and reports. - Partner with Formulation, Process Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to align analytical requirements with development and manufacturing timelines. - Support qualification of laboratory equipment and instrumentation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and associated calibration and maintenance programs. - Support inspection readiness by maintaining audit-ready laboratory records and participating in internal and external audits. YOU HAVE: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or related field. - 3–7+ years of QC/analytical laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, API, or sterile manufacturing environments. - Hands-on experience with analytical method qualification/validation, OOS/OOT investigations, and laboratory data integrity. - Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, including ICH Q7, 21 CFR 210/211, and USP laboratory control expectations. - Experience with analytical techniques commonly used for peptides (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, mass spectrometry, and related methods) preferred. - Familiarity with microbiological and sterility-related testing and oversight of outsourced/contract testing is a plus. - Startup or early-stage site experience is a plus. Core Skills & Traits - Analytical Rigor: Brings sound scientific judgment to methods, specifications, and data interpretation. - Data Integrity Focus: Maintains accurate, complete, and traceable laboratory records at all times. - Investigative Problem-Solving: Drives OOS/OOT and laboratory investigations to well-reasoned, defensible conclusions. - Hands-On Execution: Comfortable working in the lab, reviewing data, and resolving issues directly. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with Quality, Operations, Technical Development, and external partners. - Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, build-as-you-go environment with evolving priorities. Working Environment - Fast-paced startup environment with evolving systems and priorities. - Significant time spent in the QC/analytical laboratory and in support of development and manufacturing activities. - Regular interaction with manufacturing, laboratory, development, and contract testing partners. - May require flexibility in working hours to support startup, validation, testing, and critical operational activities. OUR BENEFITS (THERE ARE MORE BUT HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS): - Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles - Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days - Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave - Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - 401k benefits with employer matching contribution - Offsite team retreats We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match. Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Hims & Hers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@forhims.com and describe the needed accommodation. 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