Analytical Chemist

United Pharma Technologies Inc; Utah; On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area is seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist for a contract position. The ideal candidate will support laboratory testing activities within a regulated environment, specifically focusing on analytical techniques such as HPLC, and maintain GMP-compliant documentation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and have 2–5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare, review, and maintain GMP-compliant documentation.
• Investigate OOS and support CAPA activities.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist to support laboratory testing activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with analytical techniques, GMP documentation, and pharmaceutical testing to support product development, release, and stability programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products
• Execute testing using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, Dissolution, Karl Fischer, and related methods
• Support method validation, verification, and transfer activities per ICH guidelines
• Conduct stability testing and maintain stability chambers as required
• Prepare, review, and maintain GMP‑compliant documentation, including test results, protocols, and reports
• Investigate OOS, OOT, and deviations, and support CAPA activities
• Follow SOPs, cGMP, FDA, and data integrity requirements
• Maintain laboratory instruments, logs, and calibration records
• Support audits and inspections as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific discipline
• 2–5+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong hands‑on experience with HPLC (mandatory)
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, USP, ICH, and FDA regulations
• Experience with laboratory documentation and electronic systems (LIMS preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with method development and validation
• Exposure to stability programs
• Experience with LC‑MS or GC‑MS
• Familiarity with regulatory inspections and audits

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Salary: $32.00–$42.00