Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) – GMP & Stability

Parexel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Scientist 2 or 3 – Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) for a full-time, long-term assignment onsite at a client location in Rahway, NJ. The role emphasizes routine and stability sample analysis, SOP authoring, and problem solving in a compliance-driven lab.

The candidate will apply GMP principles, operate HPLC/UPLC methods, and contribute to method development and data integrity in drug product development, aiming for high-quality stability data and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with GMP analysis using HPLC/UPLC including assay, impurity etc., troubleshooting and data processing interpretation/analysis.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Clear communicator who speaks up about problems and improvement ideas.
• Able to manage multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and stability sample analysis in drug product testing labs.
• Author SOPs and contribute to day-to-day problem solving.
• Apply analytical characterization technologies to drive method robustness and high-quality data.
• Support late-stage pharmaceutical drug product development and commercialization.

Skills

GMP analysis

HPLC/UPLC

assay

impurity analysis

troubleshooting

data processing

data integrity

investigative reporting

sample management

clear communication

multi-project management

independent worker

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering

Tools

HPLC/UPLC software

Empower software

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Scientist 2 or 3 – Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) for a full-time, long-term assignment onsite at a client location in Rahway, NJ. The role emphasizes routine and stability sample analysis, SOP authoring, and problem solving in a compliance-driven lab.

The candidate will apply GMP principles, operate HPLC/UPLC methods, and contribute to method development and data integrity in drug product development, aiming for high-quality stability data and regulatory readiness.