R&D Analytical Chemist

Pay: $25–40/hour

About the role

The R&D Chemist is responsible for transforming product concepts into commercially viable products through formulation development, analytical testing, method validation, and manufacturing scale-up activities in a GMP-regulated environment. This role supports all phases of product development, including laboratory experimentation, USP and compendial testing, data analysis and interpretation, microbiological support, and plant trials.

Responsibilities

• Experience working in a chemical laboratory, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of chromatography, formulation, and cleaning commercial pharmaceutical equipment
• Experience with USP testing methods and compendial requirements, including interpretation and evaluation of analytical test results
• Ability to assess data, identify trends or deviations, and make scientifically sound recommendations based on testing outcomes
• cGMP experience
• Microbiological training or experience (e.g., microbiological testing, aseptic techniques, environmental monitoring, bioburden investigations)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Microbiology
• 1–2 years of lab experience (internships, academic labs, or entry-level industry roles acceptable)
• Working knowledge of basic microbiology techniques (plating, staining, microscopy)

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply.