Analytical Chemist

Location: New Albany, OH • Duration: Minimum 3-month contract (project-based, with potential for extension) • Start Date: ASAP (as early as this Wednesday)

About the role

Our client is seeking an Analytical Chemist to support a critical water systems validation project at their New Albany, Ohio facility. This is a hands-on laboratory role responsible for performing analytical testing, supporting validation activities, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory data. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical chemistry background and a basic understanding of validation activities. Experience working with pharmaceutical or manufacturing water systems is highly preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team supporting an important validation initiative with the potential for contract extension based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of raw materials, water samples, and finished products (approximately 70%).
• Support water system validation activities by executing analytical testing and documenting results.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to troubleshoot analytical and production-related issues (15%).
• Prepare technical reports, laboratory documentation, and validation records (10%).
• Verify analytical methods and support method validation activities (5%).
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory standards, reagents, and chemical inventory.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, laboratory safety, and quality standards.
• Follow all laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Prior analytical laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of analytical method validation.
• Experience supporting or working with water systems (PW/WFI or similar) is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven laboratory environment.

Skills

• Analytical Chemistry
• Laboratory Testing & Quality Control
• Water System Testing & Validation (preferred)
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Technical Documentation
• Regulatory & Laboratory Compliance
• Laboratory Safety
• Method Verification/Validation
• Instrument Calibration
• Chemical Handling & Inventory Management

Pay

$29–31/hour

Schedule

1st Shift (potential for overtime)