Analytical Chemist — HPLC/GC Expert (Contract to Hire)

Actalent; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO/Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemist to perform routine and advanced analytical testing of small‑molecule pharmaceutical substances in a regulated lab. You will design method transfer/validation activities, support method development for purity, potency, and stability, and contribute to cleaning validation.

You will lead investigations, document results, and train other lab personnel while working in a schedule-driven, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with analytical testing of small-molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Exposure to USP/EP/JP or compendial methods is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead method transfer and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced analytical testing of finished dosage forms and raw materials.
• Design and execute method transfer protocols and reports.
• Plan and document analytical method validations and cleaning validations.
• Assist in troubleshooting laboratory equipment and analytical issues.

Skills

HPLC method development

Method validation

Laboratory investigations

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Chemist to perform routine and advanced analytical testing of small‑molecule pharmaceutical substances in a regulated lab. You will design method transfer/validation activities, support method development for purity, potency, and stability, and contribute to cleaning validation.

You will lead investigations, document results, and train other lab personnel while working in a schedule-driven, team-oriented environment.