Senior Scientist, Science & Technology

Senior Scientist, Science & Technology – Shawnee, KS

This role leads the preparation of protocols and execution of cGMP analytical method development, transfer, verification, and validation of active ingredient, raw material, cleaning verification, and finished drug product analysis.

• Independently manages design and execution of method transfer or verification protocols, method validations and reports.
• Manages multiple concurrent analytical projects.
• Works with client counterparts and project teams.
• Serves as a mentor/lead to other analytical development positions in equipment utilization, SOP understanding and application, and good lab documentation and practices.
• Sets up and qualifies new instrumentation and equipment in the laboratory as required.
• Responsible and accountable for the success of analytical method establishment for new and/or existing products to the site.
• Performs and maintains accurate, detailed records for method development/optimization, method transfer/verification/validation, and routine analysis of finished pharmaceutical dosages and/or raw materials following approved analytical methodology and specifications to pharmaceutical cGMP requirements.
• Designs and executes the cleaning validation protocols and prepares reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science field with 8+ years of experience in cGMP/GLP chemistry lab environment (preferred: 6+ years with a master’s).
• Proficient at HPLC/GC analysis and preparation of reagents and sample solutions for testing.
• Proficiency with wet chemistry testing methodologies and techniques such as pH, viscosity, density, particle size testing, titration.
• Experience with mass spectrometry methods and instrumentation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate laboratory analytical instrumentation and assist in troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA manufacturing regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Argenta is an equal‑opportunity employer.