Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist (1462936) St. Louis, Missouri Position Overview

We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to support product development and quality initiatives within an R&D environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring that new and existing formulated products meet internal performance, stability, and quality expectations prior to commercialization.

The role partners closely with formulation scientists and research teams, providing analytical support, executing laboratory studies, and generating high-quality data to guide product development decisions.

• Perform analytical testing to evaluate product composition, performance, and quality attributes
• Operate instrumentation such as HPLC and GC to assess active components and formulation characteristics
• Support method execution and troubleshooting to ensure reliable and reproducible results

• Design and conduct stability studies to assess product integrity over time
• Monitor and evaluate both physical and chemical changes, including packaging compatibility where applicable
• Interpret stability data to help determine product shelf life and performance consistency

• Partner with R&D teams to support development and optimization of new and existing formulations
• Assist in evaluating product changes driven by regulatory updates, raw material adjustments, or performance improvements
• Contribute technical insight to support formulation design and problem-solving efforts

• Analyze laboratory results and translate findings into meaningful insights
• Prepare clear, accurate technical summaries and reports to support development activities
• Ensure all generated data aligns with internal quality and scientific standards

• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory notebooks documenting all experiments and results
• Enter and manage testing data within internal systems and databases
• Conduct all laboratory work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and established procedures

• Experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) and related data systems
• Understanding of analytical testing, product stability, and quality control principles
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety requirements, and regulated work environments
• Experience working with stability protocols and evaluating product performance over time

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
• Proficiency with standard business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 2–4 years of experience in analytical chemistry, quality control, or product development support
• Experience working with formulated products in any industry (e.g., consumer goods, specialty chemicals, coatings, personal care, pharmaceuticals, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity with safety standards for handling chemicals in a laboratory setting