Analytical Chemist

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL); North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) in RTP, North Carolina, is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform quality testing, support R&D formulation development, and ensure regulatory compliance within an internal lab environment.

The role requires an MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent, 3+ years of chromatographic/spectroscopic experience, and strong technical writing and data integrity skills. You will work in a permanent full-time position with a focus on QA/QC and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry or related field; or 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience.
• 3+ years of working experience with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in pesticide formulation analysis; regulatory submissions knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Develop and validate analytical methods and support method transfers to QC/manufacturing labs.
• Support R&D formulation development through analytical characterization and stability studies.
• Review analytical data and prepare technical reports with data integrity and documentation.
• Follow ISO, EPA, CIPAC, FAO standards and maintain laboratory records.

Job description

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Analytical Chemist

Job Id: 14090

City: RTP, NC, North Carolina, United States

Department: Internal Lab

Employee Type: Permanent Full Time

Seniority Level: Associate

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The Analytical Chemist is responsible for performing quality testing using analytical testing methods. The role supports R&D formulation development, quality control, manufacturing, and regulatory registration activities while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

KeyResponsibilities

AnalyticalTesting

• Analyzerawmaterials,intermediates,technicalactiveingredients,andfinishedformulations.
• Performroutineandnon-routineanalysisusingchromatographicandspectroscopictechniques.
• Conductstabilitystudiesandevaluateproductshelf-life.
• Reviewandinterpretanalyticaldataandpreparetechnicalreports.
• Ensure accurate laboratory documentation and data integrity.

MethodDevelopment&Validation

• Developandoptimizeanalyticalmethodsfornewproductsandformulations.
• Performmethodvalidationandverificationactivities.
• SupportanalyticalmethodtransferstoQCandmanufacturinglaboratories.
• Troubleshootanalyticalmethodsandlaboratoryinstruments.

R&DSupport

• Supportformulationdevelopmentprojectsthroughanalyticalcharacterization.
• Conductcompatibility,stability,anddegradationstudies.
• Generateanalyticaldataforproductdevelopmentandregistrationprograms.
• Collaboratewithformulationscientists,processchemists,andregulatoryteams.
• Performed routine maintenance of analytical instruments and maintained instrument records

Regulatory&Compliance

• FollowISO,EPA,CIPAC,FAO,andcompanystandards.
• Supportpreparationofanalyticaldocumentationforregulatorysubmissions.
• Maintainlaboratoryrecords,SOPs,protocols,andreports.
• Participateininternalandexternalaudits.

Education&Experience

• M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, or related field. Or 5+years of analytical laboratory experience in agrochemical, pesticide, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries.
• 3+ years of working experiences withchromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Strongtechnicalwritingandproblem-solvingskills.
• Technical Skills
  • Chromatography
  • Spectroscopic Techniques
  • Physicochemical Analysis
  • Method Validation
  • Thermal Analysis

PreferredQualifications

• Experienceinpesticideformulationanalysis.
• Experiencesupportingproductregistrationsandregulatorysubmissions.
• KnowledgeofEPA,FAO,andCIPACrequirements.
• Experiencewithanalyticalmethoddevelopmentandvalidation.