Analytical Chemist

Aequor; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to join a GMP-regulated QC laboratory environment, focusing on analytical testing for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. You will document results electronically and support release and stability testing in a compliant, collaborative team setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant science and at least 5 years in GMP QC labs, with hands-on use of HPLC, GC, and UV and strong GMP documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a GMP/cGMP QC laboratory environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry required.
• Hands-on with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and UV.
• Strong GMP documentation and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience with electronic laboratory systems and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of raw materials, drug substances, drugs products, in-process and stability samples.
• Conduct routine wet chemistry and analytical testing using HPLC, GC, CGE, ICE, Osmometer, pH meter, and Conductivity meter.
• Accurately document and review analytical results in LIMS.
• Follow cGMP requirements, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Support audits by maintaining compliant documentation and participate in data peer review.

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP compliance

LIMS data entry

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV

Job description

Quality Control Chemist supports a GMP-regulated Quality Control laboratory environment focused on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. This role involves performing routine analytical testing, documenting results in electronic systems, and supporting the release and stability testing of highly regulated products. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team environment while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements and established laboratory procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of:
  • Raw materials
  • Drug substances
  • Drug products
  • In-process samples
  • Stability samples
• Conduct routine wet chemistry and analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation, including:
  • HPLC
  • GC
  • CGE
  • ICE
  • Osmometer
  • pH Meter
  • Conductivity Meter
• Accurately document and review analytical results using electronic laboratory systems (LIMS).
• Follow all cGMP requirements, laboratory procedures, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in peer review of data and laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing is performed according to approved methods.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining thorough and compliant documentation.
• Complete required training in laboratory operations, safety procedures, and quality systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Related scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a GMP/cGMP Quality Control laboratory environment.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry is required.
• Hands‑on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, and UV.
• Strong understanding of GMP documentation practices and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with electronic laboratory systems and data management tools.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of pharmaceutical QC laboratory experience.
• Experience using Empower chromatography software.
• Previous involvement in audit‑ready environments.
• Experience reviewing laboratory documentation and SOPs.