Chemist II

Chemist II in Albuquerque, NM

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients.

At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more!

The Chemist II performs routine and moderately complex analytical testing to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and customer requirements. This role independently conducts testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, plant water, and particulate samples using validated analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation. The Chemist II analyzes and interprets test results, identifies and investigates atypical findings, executes laboratory protocols, and prepares accurate technical documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), data integrity requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include supporting method transfers, new product implementation, laboratory investigations, equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance activities, as well as reviewing laboratory documentation for accuracy and completeness. The Chemist II contributes to SOP revisions, assists with continuous improvement initiatives, collaborates with cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues, and serves as a technical resource to less experienced laboratory personnel. This role maintains audit readiness, performs work in accordance with aseptic gowning requirements, and complies with applicable DEA regulations, where required.

• Independently perform routine and moderately complex analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples, plant water, and particulate samples in accordance with approved procedures, validated methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain standard laboratory instrumentation, including balances, pipettes, pH meters, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers, and other applicable analytical equipment.
• Accurately document laboratory activities, test results, observations, and conclusions in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Execute analytical protocols, prepare technical reports, complete data summaries, and support method transfers, new product onboarding activities, and laboratory implementation projects.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data, identify trends or atypical results, support basic laboratory investigations, and apply root cause analysis and risk assessment tools to assist with problem resolution.
• Review laboratory documentation, analytical data, and test results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Enter and maintain analytical data within applicable laboratory data management systems and perform data review activities, including basic tracking and trending of results.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with current laboratory practices, regulatory expectations, and quality requirements.
• Train and provide guidance to less experienced laboratory personnel on analytical methods, equipment operation, procedures, and laboratory practices as needed.
• Participate in internal and external training programs to maintain technical knowledge, regulatory awareness, and proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality systems.
• Prepare laboratory supplies, equipment, and documentation required to support manufacturing activities and analytical testing…