Analytical Development Chemist

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Location: Pensacola, FL

Position Summary

The Analytical Development Chemist will develop and validate analytical methods, provide analytical support for product development, and design, write, and execute technical documents such as protocols and reports. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for analytical methods and technical writing.

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

• Responsible for development and validation of analytical methods (Assay, Impurities, Dissolution, Cleaning, and Residual Solvents).
• Designs, writes, and executes method validation protocols, reports, and other technical documents in accordance with current industry standards as well as regulatory requirements, i.e. FDA, USP, EP.
• Coordinate validation projects and ensure all validation documentation is finalized, current and archived as required.
• Oversee development of analytical services projects including formulations support to stability and validation.
• Must be able to understand and interpret data from formulation design to in-vitro/in-vivo performance and design experiments to support product development.
• Must be able to understand the purpose and objective of the studies to appropriately design laboratory experiments and protocols
• Coordinates analytical method transfer and training of testing with the Quality Control Laboratory and serves as a technical resource for investigations.
• All other tasks as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or related field. PhD preferred.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years required with advanced degree (research or work experience) work experience with BS degree experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development and validations.
• Proficient in data analysis including raw data review and interpreting results.
• Strong writing and documentation skills (cGMP, protocols, reports, OOS investigations, lab notebooks)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiar with using QMS systems (i.e., Empower, Master Control)

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD preferred.
• Experience:
  
  prefer 5+ years' work experience with BS degree experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development and validations.
• Experience in HPLC, Dissolution, UV-Vis, GC, Cleaning Validations, Empower, and compendial (USP, FCC, EP) testing preferred.

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 pharmaceutical analytical method development and validation, data analysis and technical writing, and working in a cGMP-regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join an employee-owned company committed to scientific excellence, collaboration, and shared success.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (

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