Analytical Chemist

About the role

This role performs routine and specialized analytical chemical testing to support manufacturing, quality control, and development activities in an OTC manufacturing analytical chemistry laboratory. The Analytical Chemist ensures accurate and timely analysis of a wide range of samples, maintains high documentation standards, and supports method development, troubleshooting, and investigations while working collaboratively with laboratory and production teams. The position is based in an OTC manufacturing analytical chemistry laboratory that supports multiple facilities in a dynamic production environment. The role involves regular use of analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, FTIR, and related laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemical testing on products submitted to the laboratory, including raw materials, in-process batches, finished goods or bulk samples, water samples, cleaning samples, stability samples, and other materials as required.
• Conduct specialized analytical testing as directed by laboratory leadership in support of development projects, new product introductions, method troubleshooting, and Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Properly document all analytical results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant records.
• Review the analytical work and documentation of other laboratory personnel when required to support data integrity and quality standards.
• Learn, operate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including gas chromatography (GC), High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV/Visible spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and other analytical equipment.
• Conduct analytical work in support of cleaning validations and engineering trials to verify effectiveness and support process improvements.
• Compile, summarize, and interpret analytical data when required, providing clear and concise results and conclusions.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining a clean and organized work area and cleaning glassware and equipment as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with management, coworkers, suppliers, and customers regarding testing status, results, and issues.
• Complete other laboratory assignments and projects as requested by laboratory leadership to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain and promote strong work ethics, adhering to all policies, procedures, and quality standards within the laboratory and broader organization.