Associate Chemist

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Associate Chemist 2

As an Associate Chemist 2, you will be responsible for providing analytical and technical support within new product development in a GMP environment.

• Perform analytical testing according to established or preliminary methods, including cleaning validation samples, dissolutions, assay, impurities/degradation products, content/blend uniformity, pH, viscosity, titrations, general USP testing, residual solvents, and other analytical methods.
• Document with clear purposes, sequences, and conclusions per GMPs.
• Prioritize assigned tasks and goals based on work group needs with supervision, effectively planning work and utilizing discretionary time to ensure timely completion of duties.
• Review raw data timely and ensure it meets cGMPs and in-house SOPs, is scientifically sound, and can be readily followed by auditors.
• Gather source documentation or summary data required for regulatory submissions or technical reviews.
• Serve as instrument owner, performing required functions including reviews and audits of instrument calibrations, and routine maintenance and calibrations if needed.
• Maintain personal and shared workspace in an organized manner, clean laboratory glassware, and actively participate in lab-wide routine cleanup and inspection activities.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts associated with laboratory operations.
• Read, understand, and follow the current USP/NF, laboratory SOPs, analytical methods, and study protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years of analytical chemistry industry experience.
• 1+ years of industry experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution, or titrations.
• 6+ months of GMP experience.
• Proactive mindset.
• Strong writing skills, able to write new procedures clearly and concisely.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of ICH guidelines.
• Experience with solid oral dosage forms and UPLC.

The position is 100% onsite, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. You will work within a technical services department in a brand new expansion of the facility, supporting the growth of the analytical development group.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/hr.

Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on eligibility. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026.

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