Senior Analytical Chemist

Position Summary

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. This role requires working closely with internal and external experts, managing the transfer of test methods under Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and quality management systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting instruments, mentoring junior staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (GMP/ISO), and interpreting data for project decisions.

• 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, nonstandard tests, etc.
• 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 arise and 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
• Responsible for general maintenance of all laboratory equipment to include calibrations, standard preparation, and preventive maintenance
• Identify instrumentation improvements or replacements and submit justifications with budgets to management
• Coordinate and manage third‑party service contracts as needed
• Respond to operational needs, which may occasionally extend beyond standard hours

• 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 and Excel

General Laboratory Skills

• 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 include expertise in implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of analytical test methods and instrumentation to include gas chromatography, HPLC, GPC, pH, DSC, particle size, UV-Vis, FT-IR, auto-titrators, etc.

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills in an environment where initiative, collaboration, and accountability are core values
• Use structured approaches to solve difficult, research‑based problems
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with your team as well as internal and external customers to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate effectively by speaking, listening, and writing in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Make decisions by assessing situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organization
• Organize by setting priorities, developing a work schedule, monitoring progress toward goals, and tracking details, data, information, and activities
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Must have a customer‑centric approach toward internal and external customers

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• On‑Site Nurse
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k with match
• And much more

Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, physical, reference checks, employment verifications, and background screenings.

Ortec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.