Analytical Chemist

About the role

Performs routine analytical testing and documentation to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations within a QC Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. Focuses on residual active pharmaceutical ingredient and detergent analysis using chromatographic and instrumental techniques such as HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, and TOC.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical testing of residual swab samples using internally developed and validated test methods.
• Perform pharmaceutical residual analysis using HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, and TOC techniques.
• Recognize, investigate, and report out-of-specification (OOS), unexpected, and non-routine analytical or product results.
• Perform daily instrument calibrations and verifications as required.
• Accurately document testing activities, analyses, observations, and results.
• Record and report analytical results according to laboratory procedures and systems.
• Prepare test solutions, including diluents and mobile phases.
• Clean and maintain laboratory work areas and instrumentation.
• Perform testing in compliance with SOPs, GMP, GLP, and safety requirements.
• Maintain required company and facility compliance status.
• Support internal development and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Review and communicate analytical test results accurately and effectively.
• Manage testing workload and schedule activities to meet required timelines.
• Seek additional assignments when primary testing responsibilities are completed.
• Participate in training and learning opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Share knowledge and skills with other laboratory team members.
• Follow company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, analytical methods, and analyst guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical Science, preferably Chemistry.
• 1–2 years of experience performing chemical testing using chromatographic techniques is preferred.

Qualifications

• Working theoretical and practical knowledge of HPLC and Mass Spectrometry.
• Knowledge of basic instrumental technologies.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
• Awareness of pharmaceutical industry quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong scientific problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• Ability to identify and appropriately communicate OOS and unexpected results.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in pursuing training and learning opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and share technical knowledge with team members.
• Ability to follow GMP, GLP, SOP, safety, and laboratory requirements.
• Ability to work with laboratory instruments, computers, and analytical equipment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically or for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move light to medium weights of approximately 10–35 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for handling equipment, grasping, typing, and laboratory activities.
• Ability to read materials, operate equipment, and use computer monitors for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, safety apron, and an organic respirator when required.