Analytical Chemist I

At PBI-Gordon Companies and our subsidiaries—PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc—our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride.

About the role

Perform routine and non-routine analytical quality control analysis of raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples with compliance to GMPs and corporate standards, adhering to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform testing per compendia or vendor methodology on raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability testing per specifications and within procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Work with laboratory instruments including but not limited to HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, pH meter, and Karl Fischer.
• Read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), raw material specifications, validation instructions, test sheets, and company policies and processes.
• Write or review SOPs, methods, laboratory investigations, equipment, and software IQOQs.
• Document laboratory work in accordance with cGMP and regulatory standards and a high level of integrity and accuracy.
• Perform data review on daily calibration checks, equipment maintenance, and solution preparations.
• Train new Analytical Chemist I on methods and instrumentation.
• All other tasks as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC, GC, AAS, and Wet Chemistry procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory systems for Reference Standards, Chemical Inventory, Calibrations, Volumetric Solution Preparation and Expiration, Notebook documentation standards, calculations, and reporting standards.
• 1+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or cGMP laboratory preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Detailed-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity in laboratory testing and documentation.

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k) with a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral (three-year vesting schedule).
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical Insurance: Voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.
  • Dental Insurance: Two voluntary dental plans.
  • Vision Insurance: Voluntary plan covering eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses (employee-paid).
  • Life Insurance with AD&D: Company-paid $50,000 policy with optional additional coverage for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children.
  • Short- and Long-term Disability: Company-paid plans providing 70% income replacement up to $1,350/week (short-term) and 60% up to $5,000/month (long-term).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Up to six free counseling sessions for employee-owners and their families.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax accounts for medical or dependent care expenses (IRS-determined maximums).
  • Pet Insurance: Optional coverage through ASPCA (employee-paid).
• Paid Time Off: Includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays (varies by position and years of service).
• Parental Leave: Company-paid leave following the birth or placement of a child (runs concurrently with FMLA, if applicable).
• Fitness Reimbursement: Up to $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available after one year of employment for bachelor’s-level coursework related to current or future roles.
• William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for children or grandchildren of employee-owners based on financial need, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement.