Senior Analytic Chemist

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Analytical Chemist

Experience Level: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

The Senior Analytical Chemist will be responsible for developing and qualifying analytical test methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. They will lead complex chemical analyses, develop and validate new methods, and provide technical expertise in a laboratory setting in direct support of manufacturing and R&D. The role requires working closely with internal and external experts, managing the transfer of test methods under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and quality management systems.

• Develop, validate, and transfer complex analytical methods for raw materials and finished products.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, DSC, FTIR, UV‑Vis, GPC, particle size, NIR, auto‑titrators, etc.
• Critically analyze data, manage investigation studies (OOS), and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality guidelines.
• Execute analytical method development plans and test method documentation.
• Collaborate with technical staff to conduct analyses for research projects, non‑conforming products, new product introductions, and non‑standard tests.
• Coordinate and advise laboratory personnel in test procedures for analyzing components and physical properties of materials.
• Troubleshoot analytical and physical property tests to ensure accurate results in a timely manner.
• Receive off‑hour phone calls to assist lab supervisor and technicians with testing issues that impact production schedules.
• Prepare summary reports from laboratory data to ensure compliance with regulatory/quality standards and all internal/external customer requirements.
• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate and manage third‑party service contracts as needed.
• Identify instrumentation improvements or replacement and submit justifications with budgets to management.
• Be responsive to operational needs, which may occasionally extend beyond standard hours.

Degree: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of related experience, or Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry with 10+ years of experience.

Experience with test method development, validation, and technical transfers is preferred.

• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  MS Word, Excel; LIMS experience is a plus.
• Excellent laboratory skills and good mechanical aptitude.
• Broad organic chemistry knowledge base and understanding of chemical transformations.
• Expert level knowledge of chromatography and spectroscopy techniques.
• Technical skills in gas chromatography, HPLC, GPC, pH, DSC, particle size, UV‑Vis, FT–IR, auto‑titrators, etc.

• Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Structured approach to solve research‑based problems.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Effective communication: speaking, listening, written, using appropriate tools.
• Decision making based on assessment of importance, urgency, and risks.
• Organization: setting priorities, developing schedules, monitoring progress, tracking details.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑centric approach toward internal and external customers.

We are a well‑established and growing organization specializing in high‑quality manufacturing and engineering solutions for a diverse range of industries. With a strong focus on innovation, precision, and operational excellence, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our customers while fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects, contribute to meaningful solutions, and grow alongside a team of experienced professionals in a fast‑paced and supportive environment.