Senior Analytical Chemist
Job Details
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analytical Chemist to support analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. This individual will play a key role in supporting manufacturing and R&D operations by providing technical expertise, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory environment.
Position Overview
This position requires strong analytical chemistry expertise, hands-on instrumentation experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, qualify, and transfer analytical test methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
- Perform complex chemical analyses and interpret analytical data to support manufacturing, quality, and R&D initiatives
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including: GC, DSC, FTIR, UV-Vis, GPC, Particle Size Analysis, NIR, Auto-titrators
- Lead and support investigation studies, including out-of-specification (OOS) investigations
- Execute analytical method development plans and maintain accurate technical documentation
- Collaborate with technical teams on research projects, product introductions, and non-conforming material investigations
- Support laboratory procedures related to analytical and physical property testing
- Troubleshoot analytical and physical property testing issues to ensure accurate and timely results
- Prepare technical summaries and reports to support regulatory and quality compliance requirements
- Care for equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities
- Identify instrumentation improvements and support capital justification initiatives
- Manage third-party laboratory service vendors and contracts as needed
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior chemists and laboratory staff
- Support GMP and ISO compliance initiatives within the laboratory environment
Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- - Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of related industry experience, OR
- - Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry with 10+ years of related experience
- Strong background in:
- - Method validation
- - Technical transfer activities
- - GMP-regulated environments
- Required Skills & Technical Expertise
- Technical Skills
- - Advanced knowledge of chromatography and spectroscopy techniques
- - Strong understanding of organic chemistry and chemical transformations
- - Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
- - Experience with laboratory information systems (LIMS) is a plus
- - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
- - Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities
- - Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- - Strong written and verbal communication skills
- - Customer-focused mindset with strong internal and external relationship-building abilities
- - Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while balancing urgency, quality, and risk
Why Join Us?
Our client offer an excellent benefit package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability and AD&D
- On-Site Nurse
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 401k with match
- And much more...
Work Environment
- Laboratory environment
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Occasional travel between sites may be required
- Flexibility to support operational needs outside standard business hours when necessary
Additional Information
- Full-time, exempt position
- Reports directly to the Technical Manager
- Opportunity to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior staff within a collaborative scientific environment