Research Scientist Analytical Development

Position Overview

As an Analytical Development Scientist, you will be at the forefront of designing analytical experiments to drive new product development for global markets. Your role involves developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods to manufacturing sites and CMOs, ensuring that analytical procedures meet regulatory requirements and can be implemented effectively. You will interpret results accurately, derive conclusions based on sound science, and delegate analytical lab work to in-house bench chemists or contract laboratories, performing laboratory work when necessary.

You will document learnings thoroughly, share knowledge with teams, and collaborate with the Analytical Development functional community to understand the chemistry of new products. Additionally, you will prepare product specifications, plan stability studies, and prioritize work to ensure timely delivery of results and achieve critical project milestones. Your responsibilities also include following written procedures and laboratory practices to ensure quality and compliance, drafting and reviewing SOPs, OIs, and relevant documents, and presenting experimental findings effectively to colleagues with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.

• Design analytical experiments to drive new product development for global markets
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to manufacturing sites/CMOs
• Create analytical procedures that meet regulatory requirements and can be implemented at manufacturing sites
• Interpret results accurately and derive conclusions based on sound science
• Delegate analytical lab work to in-house bench chemists or contract laboratories, and perform laboratory work when necessary
• Document learnings thoroughly and share knowledge with teams
• Collaborate with the Analytical Development functional community to understand the chemistry of new products
• Prepare product specifications and plan stability studies
• Prioritize work to ensure timely delivery of results and achieve critical project milestones
• Follow written procedures and laboratory practices to ensure quality and compliance
• Draft and review SOPs, OIs, and relevant documents, including validation/transfer protocols and reports
• Present experimental findings effectively to colleagues with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or international equivalent, with four or more years of experience; OR a Master’s degree in Science or international equivalent, with two or more years of experience; OR a Ph.D. in Science or international equivalent, with one year of experience
• Experience in analytical development within the Rx, OTC, Consumer products industry or in an academic setting
• Strong knowledge of relevant analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, AAS)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness
• Organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask
• Self-motivated to learn and develop within the organization

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, or a related field
• Hands‑on knowledge in method development and validation of pharmaceutical tests (Assay, Impurities, Dissolution)
• Knowledge of GMPs and LIMS

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $99,253.06 - $. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least January 5, 2026.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies:
Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

United States :
New Jersey :
Morristown

Consumer Health

858288

Email: