Contract Method Development Scientist – Surface Chemistry

About the role

The Contract Method Development Scientist will support a focused analytical method development and validation project in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in colorimetric or spectrophotometric assay development, method troubleshooting, and formal validation in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, troubleshoot, and improve an existing colorimetric assay, including identification of factors affecting sensitivity, robustness, and reproducibility.
• Design and execute method development experiments to optimize assay conditions, sample preparation, reagents, and analytical parameters.
• Improve method performance with emphasis on sensitivity, precision, and practical limits of detection and quantitation.
• Plan, author, and execute method validation protocols and generate defensible validation reports.
• Draft and revise SOPs, work instructions, and supporting technical documentation required for internal method implementation.
• Summarize data clearly, interpret results scientifically, and recommend next steps based on sound analytical reasoning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as needed while operating with a high degree of independence in a short-term contract setting.
• Deliver a complete, validated method package ready for internal laboratory use.

Requirements

• PhD or MS with significant relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in analytical method development, optimization, and validation in regulated laboratory environments such as medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or GMP/ISO 13485 settings.
• Strong analytical chemistry background with direct experience in colorimetric and/or spectrophotometric method development.
• Experience improving assay sensitivity, precision, and overall robustness, including work related to LOD/LOQ or comparable performance characteristics.
• Direct experience authoring and executing validation protocols, SOPs, work instructions, and validation reports.
• Knowledge of validation concepts such as accuracy, precision, linearity, range, specificity, and robustness.
• Knowledge of statistical approaches for method evaluation, acceptance criteria, and data analysis.
• Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and drive work to completion on an accelerated timeline.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical chemistry background with direct experience in colorimetric and/or spectrophotometric method development.
• Experience improving assay sensitivity, precision, and overall robustness, including work related to LOD/LOQ or comparable performance characteristics.
• Direct experience authoring and executing validation protocols, SOPs, work instructions, and validation reports.
• Knowledge of validation concepts such as accuracy, precision, linearity, range, specificity, and robustness.
• Knowledge of statistical approaches for method evaluation, acceptance criteria, and data analysis.
• Excellent technical writing, data interpretation, and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

This is an on-site contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an expected duration of approximately 2–3 months. The role requires regular laboratory presence and a high level of hands-on execution.

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