Analytical Chemist

Charlotte Extraction Lab, a fast-growing manufacturer at the forefront of natural products chemistry, is seeking a Analytical Chemist for running analytical instrumentation (GC, LC, NMR), supporting R&D activities, and assisting in quality control processes to join a growing chemical facility near Gastonia. You will work closely with the Plant Manager and Medicinal Chemical Consultant to ensure production quality and assist in the development of new plant-based natural products.

The role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to make an impact by supporting production, ensuring quality, and developing new chemical processes from lab scale to commercial scale.

• Work with a cutting-edge company innovating in the natural products and botanical extraction space.
• Help bring new wellness products to market through science and technology.
• Be part of a collaborative team in a new facility with state-of-the-art equipment and scaling production lines.
• Enjoy growth opportunities in R&D, QC, and process optimization.

• Analyze and report quality parameters of production batches.
• Revise and develop quality control methods and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations; help promote a “Safety First” work culture.
• Analyze batch data to ensure compliance with QA requirements and identify potential process improvements.
• In collaboration with Plant Manager, work directly with production staff to identify and implement process optimization projects and equipment improvements.

• Work with the Senior R&D Chemist to operate and maintain analytical instruments (GC, HPLC, LCMS) for in-process and final product testing.
• Develop quantitation methods for routine sample analysis.
• Interpret data and generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs); troubleshoot and validate test results as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D on formulation improvements and new product development.
• Support regulatory compliance, including proper documentation and sample retention

• 1–2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory setting
• Experience establishing, commissioning, or scaling analytical instrumentation in a start-up environment
• Familiarity with analytical method validation, QA/QC principles, or regulated laboratory environments
• Experience writing or revising SOPs and other technical documentation
• Adaptable, mentally agile with experience switching between tasks quickly
• Enjoys a mix of routine chemical processes as well as open method development and emerging chemistry
• Demonstrated interest in research, analytical method development, and product development

All offers are contingent on passing drug test and background check.