Analytical Chemist I

Analytical Chemist I

Pensacola, FL

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and Pet Ag, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Position Summary

Analytical Chemist I perform routine and non-routine analytical quality control analysis of raw materials, in-process, finished products and stability samples with compliance to GMPs and corporate standards and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately performs testing per compendia or vendor methodology on raw materials and in-process, finished product, and stability testing per specifications and within procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Work with laboratory instruments including but not limited to HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, pH meter, and Karl Fischer.
• Read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) raw material specifications, validation instructions, test sheets, and company policies and processes.
• Write or review SOPs, methods, laboratory investigations, equipment, and software IQOQs.
• Document laboratory work in accordance with cGMP and regulatory standards and a high level of integrity and accuracy.
• Perform data review on daily calibration checks, equipment maintenance, and solution preparations.
• Train new Analytical Chemist I on methods and instrumentation.
• All other tasks as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC, GC, AAS and Wet Chemistry procedures, etc. required.
• Knowledge of Laboratory systems for Reference Standards, Chemical Inventory, Calibrations, Volumetric Solution Preparation and Expiration, Notebook documentation standard, calculations and reporting standards required.
• 1+ years' experience in pharmaceutical and/or cGMP laboratory preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Detailed-oriented with high level of accuracy and integrity in laboratory testing and documentation.

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about analytical quality control testing, HPLC/GC instrumentation, and maintaining cGMP-compliant laboratory documentation with accuracy and integrity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join an employee-owned organization that invests in its people through ESOP retirement benefits and a strong culture of quality and compliance.