Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development

State-of-the-art labs

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist in analytical chemistry to join our Queenstown team. The role focuses on developing and validating analytical methods to support product development and quality control, operating advanced instrumentation, and delivering robust data.

You will work closely with R&D and QA, ensure GLP compliance, interpret complex data, and communicate findings through comprehensive reports.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of analytical method development and validation.
• Hands-on experience with multiple analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles, statistics, and data analysis.
• Experience with method validation according to regulatory standards (ICH).

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for new products and raw materials.
• Perform routine and non-routine analyses using advanced instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and spectroscopy.
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and methods to ensure optimal performance.
• Interpret analytical data and generate comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and GLP.
• Collaborate with R&D and QA teams to address analytical challenges.

Skills

Analytical method development

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

4+ years analytical method development/validation experience

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

ICP-MS

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist specializing in analytical chemistry to join their team in Queenstown. This role is essential for developing and validating analytical methods to support product development and quality control. You will be responsible for operating sophisticated analytical instrumentation, interpreting complex data, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of analytical results. This position offers a great opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in a growing research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for new products and raw materials.


• Perform routine and non-routine analyses using advanced instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and spectroscopy.


• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and methods to ensure optimal performance.


• Interpret analytical data and generate comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).


• Collaborate with R&D and Quality Assurance teams to address analytical challenges.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in analytical method development and validation.


• Extensive hands-on experience with a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.


• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles, statistics, and data analysis.


• Experience with method validation according to regulatory standards (e.g., ICH).


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, vital for teamwork in Queenstown.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with annual performance reviews.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.


• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.


• Access to state-of-the‑art analytical laboratories and equipment.


• A collaborative and supportive work culture fostering scientific integrity.