Analytical Chemist

Avante Engineering LLC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Avante Engineering LLC. in Kentucky seeks an experienced Analytical Chemist to perform analytical testing in support of quality and regulatory objectives. You will operate and troubleshoot HPLC, UV, IR, and related instrumentation, and interpret results with Empower data systems.

The role requires working knowledge of USP and EP requirements, and strong documentation practices to assure data integrity. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet laboratory and business objectives in

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry required.
• 3–5 years of relevant lab experience.
• Hands-on use of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, UV, IR).
• Experience with Empower chromatography software.
• Knowledge of USP/EP pharmacopeial requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and analytical testing per procedures.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot HPLC, UV, IR, and related equipment.
• Execute analytical methods and interpret results.
• Use Empower for data acquisition and reporting.
• Support investigations, method execution, problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support objectives.

Skills

Analytical testing

Documentation

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV spectrophotometry

IR spectrophotometry

Empower software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist that performs analytical testing and laboratory activities in support of quality, compliance, and operational objectives. The position requires experience with chromatography techniques, analytical instrumentation, and compendial requirements used in regulated laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical and analytical testing of samples in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, UV, IR, and related instrumentation.
• Execute analytical methods and interpret test results.
• Use chromatography data systems, including Empower, for data acquisition and reporting.
• Support laboratory investigations, method execution, and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and comply with applicable procedures and data integrity requirements.
• Follow applicable pharmacopeial standards, including USP and EP requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support laboratory and business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UV spectrophotometry, IR spectrophotometry, and other analytical laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of chromatography principles and techniques.
• Experience using Empower chromatography software.
• Knowledge of USP, EP, and related pharmacopeial requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Chromatography
• Empower software
• HPLC operation and troubleshooting
• Analytical testing
• USP and EP standards
• Laboratory documentation