AS Chemist III

About the role

The Analytical Services Chemist III role is for a laboratory professional responsible for performing analytical testing related to raw materials, compounding support activities, and final product testing in the Analytical Services Laboratory. In addition, this role supports analytical method validations and transfers, as well as product development studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical raw material sampling, testing and release, in‑process testing (including product formulation activities), and final product testing, including stability and complaint sample testing.
• Notify Laboratory Management immediately of out‑of‑specification results and assist in investigations of OOS and deviations as assigned.
• Perform tests associated with method validations and transfers as assigned, including cleaning and equipment validations.
• Maintain laboratory notebook data, batch record data, and conduct report review when assigned.
• Assist in special projects and regulatory audits as requested by Laboratory Management.
• Assist in the collaboration and development of laboratory SOPs when requested.
• Assist with training of junior personnel when requested.
• Ensure routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation per instrument manuals and contact manufacturers for assistance when needed.
• Maintain general Chemistry Laboratory housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, documentation, safety, health, and cGMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment, or an MS degree in Chemistry or related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Expertise with standard laboratory techniques, wet chemistry tests, titration, spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, and modern Data Acquisition Systems.
• Competency with specialized laboratory equipment such as ICP‑MS, Malvern PSD, aPSD, Particulate Matter testing, Breathing Simulation Testing, etc. (desirable).
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Detail‑focused, strong work ethic, and ability to contribute to a team‑oriented environment by developing positive working relationships within the laboratory and with other departments.