R&D Chemist

R&D Chemist within Pharmaceuticals Long-Term Opportunity | Day Shift Hours | Offers Instrumentation Experience

Job Description

The Chemist supports scientists in an analytical and research laboratory focused on pharmaceutical research and development. This role performs a variety of analytical techniques, including HPLC, dissolution testing, and solid-state characterization, while preparing samples and assisting with formulation development. As project priorities evolve, the Chemist adapts quickly to new tasks and gains cross-training across multiple areas of the lab, offering broad exposure to hands‑on R&D in a collaborative, start‑up style environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing support for the manufacture of prototype formulations across all stages of development.
• Perform physical testing of products, including disintegration, particle size analysis, and related evaluations.
• Conduct solid-state characterization using techniques such as microscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
• Execute chemical characterization methods, including assay, dissolution testing, and Karl Fischer (KF) titration.
• Perform HPLC analysis and related analytical procedures to support research and development activities.
• Carry out sample preparation for analytical and solid-state characterization methods in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Provide hands‑on support for formulation development, including process optimization and scale‑up activities.
• Adapt to changing project priorities and take on new tasks as needed, supporting multiple facets of the laboratory.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, tests, and results in accordance with laboratory standards and procedures.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• At least 6 months of laboratory industry experience after completing a bachelors degree.
• Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and laboratory practices.

Work Environment

This role is based in an analytical and research laboratory with a strong emphasis on hands‑on pharmaceutical R&D, providing significant exposure to innovative formulation and analytical work. The team operates in a tight‑knit, start‑up style environment where individuals can make a visible impact and are motivated by directly contributing to company success. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and lab coats, is required when working in the lab.

The position is a first-shift, Monday Friday role with a standard 40-hour workweek. Start times are flexible, but work must be performed during core business hours, typically between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Brighton,MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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…