Scientist 1
Piper Companies · Greenville, SC · 1 wk ago
On-siteAnalyst$35–$40/hrFull-time
About the role
Piper Companies is seeking a Scientist I to join a growing pharmaceutical organization in Greenville, SC. The Scientist I will support analytical testing, sample preparation, method validation, and method transfer activities within a cGMP‑regulated laboratory environment. This role is ideal for an analytical chemistry professional experienced with HPLC, Empower software, and pharmaceutical quality control testing of raw materials and finished products.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical sample preparation and extraction of target analytes from raw material and finished product matrices utilizing dilution, filtration, centrifugation, and multi‑step extraction techniques.
- Execute analytical testing using HPLC, GC, and related instrumentation while evaluating extraction efficiency, sample recovery, and matrix interferences.
- Author, execute, and summarize method verification, validation, and method transfer protocols and reports in accordance with USP USP, USP USP, and ICH Q2(R2) guidelines.
- Utilize Empower chromatography software for data acquisition, processing, reporting, and audit trail review.
- Maintain complete cGMP documentation including laboratory notebooks, SOP compliance, data review, and data integrity requirements.
- Support investigations, forced degradation studies, and routine testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- 4+ years of pharmaceutical laboratory experience supporting quality control or analytical testing activities.
- Hands‑on experience with analytical sample preparation, extraction techniques, recovery studies, and troubleshooting matrix‑related analytical challenges.
- Experience performing and documenting method verifications, method validations, and method transfers within a cGMP environment.
- Advanced proficiency with HPLC chromatography and Empower software; Agilent HPLC experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FDA‑regulated laboratory operations, cGMP requirements, USP USP, USP USP, and ICH Q2(R2).
Pay
$35 - $40/hr (Depending on Experience)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Schedule
6 Month Contract