Research Scientist / Project Chemist

What You Will Do

• Analytical Testing & Method Development
• Perform analytical method development, optimization, validation, and transfer activities
• Support product development, assay quantitation, and stability studies
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of routine and non-routine samples in a timely manner
• Review, interpret, and escalate unexpected or out-of-specification (OOS) results
• Participate in root cause analysis with minimal supervision
• Identify, propose, and implement contingency plans to troubleshoot and overcome technical issues
• Laboratory Equipment & Technology
• Perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Ensure all instruments operate within established performance guidelines
• Stay current with emerging analytical technologies and instrumentation, with strong emphasis on HPLC applications in the pharmaceutical industry
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current documentation including test procedures, results, project reports, SOPs, and technical documentation
• In compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Support laboratory compliance, quality, and safety audits as required
• Project Management & Communication
• Career coordination project activities with supervisor/manager and team members
• Understand scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and timelines
• Track deadlines and proactively communicate risks, delays, schedule changes, evolving requirements, and unexpected events to all stakeholders
• Collaboration & Training
• Work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Provide backup coverage across workstations and contribute to departmental goals
• Assist with training of laboratory personnel on processes and test procedures
• Safety & Laboratory Management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment
• Adhere to all safety requirements