Analytical Chemist

Location: West Point

Job Title:

Analytical Chemist

Job Description

This on-site Analytical Chemist position focuses on performing analytical testing on raw materials and experimental products developed across a global network of product development teams. The role involves routine testing of powders, tablets, and liquid samples, development and validation of analytical methods, drafting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to analytical testing, and supporting the continuous improvement of laboratory practices.

The Analytical Chemist collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely data that supports product development and quality decisions.

Responsibilities

+ Perform USP dissolution testing of solid oral dosage forms to evaluate both functional and immediate-release film coatings.

+ Conduct analytical testing of powders, tablets, and liquid samples in accordance with USP, JP, EP, CP, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

+ Carry out wet chemistry analyses, including titrations and related classical analytical techniques, to support raw material, in-process, and finished product testing.

+ Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods using techniques such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV/Vis spectroscopy, FTIR, and dissolution testing.

+ Draft, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance.

+ Support and enforce cGLP compliance by adhering to internal policies, procedures, and quality standards in all laboratory activities.

+ Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.

+ Perform raw material monograph testing in alignment with compendial requirements (e.g., USP, EP, JP) where applicable.

+ Document all testing activities, observations, and results accurately and in a timely manner in laboratory records and reports.

+ Provide clear, concise, and timely project status updates to stakeholders, including interpretation of analytical data and its implications for product development.

+ Collaborate with product development and quality teams to support experimental product evaluation and method transfer activities.

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting required deadlines and maintaining high-quality analytical output.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.

+ Minimum of 3-7 years of relevant pharmaceutical laboratory experience; an advanced degree may reduce the required years of experience.

+ Demonstrated experience performing dissolution testing of solid oral dosage forms.

+ Hands-on experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for pharmaceutical analysis.

+ Proficiency in UV/Vis spectroscopy for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

+ Experience conducting analytical testing of powders, tablets, and liquid samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines such as USP, JP, EP, and CP.

+ Working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques, including titration and related classical methods.

+ Practical experience operating and interpreting data from FTIR instrumentation.

+ Experience supporting raw material, in-process, and finished product testing in a pharmaceutical environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods.

+ Strong understanding of and adherence to current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) standards.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining data quality and integrity.

+ Effective communication skills to provide clear, concise, and timely updates to project stakeholders.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Ion Chromatography experience is strongly preferred.

+ Familiarity with raw material monograph testing in accordance with compendial requirements such as USP, EP, and JP is preferred.

+ Experience working in a pharmaceutical product development or quality control laboratory environment.

+ Exposure to analytical method transfer and support of experimental product evaluation.

+ Ability to draft and refine standard operating…