Laboratory Chemist

Hiring: R&D Chemist / Stability — Winchester, VA (On‑Site)

📍 Winchester, Virginia | Full‑Time | On‑Site | Reporting to R&D / Quality Leadership

Build the lab. Build the data. Build the shelf‑life claims.

Hubot, Inc. is seeking an R&D Chemist / Stability to help set up our Winchester, VA laboratory and lead the day‑to‑day execution of stability programs—designing and running studies that support shelf‑life, product performance, and regulatory readiness
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• 🚀 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030
• ⚙️ Work at the intersection of R&D, Analytical Testing, Quality Systems, and Manufacturing in a GMP environment
• 🧪 Build and scale stability testing capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact)
• 🧭 Impact that counts:
  Your stability programs support product launch decisions, shelf‑life claims, and audit readiness

• Set up the lab in Winchester
  , including stability workflows, documentation readiness, and testing execution
• Design and execute stability studies (accelerated, real‑time, and stress testing)
• Monitor stability samples according to approved protocols and schedules
• Evaluate product performance under varying conditions (temperature, humidity, light)
• Investigate out‑of‑trend (OOT) and out‑of‑specification (OOS) stability results
• Perform chemical and physical testing using techniques such as:
• pH, viscosity, appearance (and related physical attribute testing)
• Analyze and trend stability data to support shelf‑life claims and product performance conclusions
• Prepare stability summaries, reports, and technical documentation
• Author and maintain stability protocols, stability reports, SOPs
  , and controlled records
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, ICH, FDA, and ISO guidelines
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records
• Support regulatory submissions and audits as needed
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with formulation, analytical, quality, and packaging teams
• Provide technical input during product development and scale‑up
• Support change control, deviation investigations, and risk assessments
• Identify opportunities to improve stability testing methods and processes
• Support method validation and verification activities
• Support R&D formulation development and troubleshoot formulation or packaging‑related stability issues

• Comfortable working in a lab environment with strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Able to manage multiple studies, timelines, and documentation requirements
• Curious, analytical, and proactive in troubleshooting stability challenges
• Collaborative communicator who can work across R&D, Quality, and Operations

• Practical experience designing and/or executing stability studies (accelerated, real‑time, stress)
• Strong understanding of OOT/OOS concepts and structured investigation support
• Hands‑on familiarity with key analytical and physical testing techniques:
• pH, viscosity, appearance
• Data analysis, trending, and interpretation to support shelf‑life and performance conclusions
• Technical writing for protocols, reports, and SOPs
• Working knowledge of GLP/GMP expectations and applicable guidance (ICH / FDA / ISO)

• Stability studies executed on schedule with complete traceable documentation
• Reliable analytical data supporting shelf‑life claims and product decisions
• Clear, timely investigation support for OOT/OOS events with strong root‑cause thinking
• Improved cycle time and consistency through standardized protocols and lab practices
• Audit‑ready records and data integrity with minimal rework

Stability data protects patients, brands, and business decisions.

Your work ensures products perform as intended over time—and that shelf‑life claims are backed by trustworthy, compliant science.

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