Analytical Chemist II

This laboratory-based position supports the Vaccine Research & Development (VRD) Analytical GLP Laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform routine sample testing, analytical method verification and qualification activities, in support early-phase vaccine toxicology studies within a highly regulated Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small, highly engaged analytical team.

• Perform routine sample testing in support of GLP release and stability studies for vaccine candidates.
• Execute analytical method verification and qualification studies under guidance.
• Prepare samples, operate analytical instrumentation, and generate high-quality data.
• Analyze experimental results and document findings in compliance with GLP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Record laboratory activities contemporaneously using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).
• Draft, review, and revise laboratory methods, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support assay transfer, training activities, and method implementation.
• Plan and prioritize daily laboratory activities to meet project timelines.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and compliance standards.
• Participate in laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment upkeep and laboratory housekeeping.
• Communicate testing issues, deviations, and observations appropriately to management.

• Bioanalytical Assays – PCR-based techniques
• Analytical Instrumentation

• Hamilton automated systems (nice-to-have)
• Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)
• Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and technical documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, or another Life Sciences discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of experience.

• At least one year of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (GLP, GMP, or similar).
• Familiarity with compliance-driven laboratory operations and documentation practices.

Academic laboratory experience alone may be considered; however, industry laboratory experience is strongly preferred due to the regulated nature of the work.

A candidate with a Life Sciences degree, 1–3 years of pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory experience, exposure to GLP/GMP environments, hands‑on experience with ELISA, MSD, UV‑Vis, and/or HPLC, strong technical writing skills, and a collaborative team‑oriented mindset will be highly competitive for this opportunity.