Analytical Scientist
Job in
Hightstown, Mercer County, New Jersey, 08520, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Analytical Scientist
Job Description
This position supports R&D scientists by conducting tests to determine the quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate, finished products, and cleaning verification/validation samples to ensure compliance with established standards. The role may involve method development and validation, as well as routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Responsibilities
+ Support the Analytical Laboratory Services in the development and maintenance of the analytical laboratory and its practices and procedures.
+ Perform various scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.
+ Develop, conduct, and validate various chemical assays.
+ Develop, evaluate, and validate analytical methods for activities such as cleaning verification via HPLC.
+ Collect and analyze routine equipment cleaning verification/validation samples.
+ Compile, interpret, and document data from analytical tests.
+ Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment.
+ Prepare Certificates of Analysis and analytical reports.
+ Prepare and maintain raw data for review.
+ Document analyses in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, or production batch records as applicable.
+ Peer-review laboratory records.
+ Communicate quality or compliance concerns to Line Manager and Senior Management with urgency as applicable.
+ Support Out-of-Specification (OOS) or Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) laboratory investigations and communicate findings to Quality and Operations per internal SOPs.
+ Support environmental monitoring activities as required.
+ Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and other regulatory standards as applicable.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Degree in the Sciences.
+ 3+ years of experience in analytical method development, method validation, and method transfer/verification.
+ 3+ years of experience running HPLC in a laboratory setting, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
+ Familiarity with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, ISO and ICH guidelines.
+ Strong background and understanding of USP, EP, and other pharmacopeia.
+ Experience in either Dissolution testing or Aerosol testing.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software.
+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, experimental protocols, and analytical methods.
+ Legible handwriting.
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of analytical laboratory experience.
+ Excellent organizational and communication skills.
+ Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally, including in the creation of standard operating procedures and work instructions.
+ Ability to communicate with clients on topics such as method development, data interpretation, and investigations.
+ Hands-on skilled coordination and dexterity with attention to detail.
+ Application of basic arithmetic concepts such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
Work Environment
The role is located in a brand new facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Windsor, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
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 Assistance Program
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