Analytical Chemist I: HPLC, Validation & cGMP

Piper Companies; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

6-month contract

Job summary

Piper Companies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Scientist I to join a growing pharmaceutical organization. The Scientist I will perform analytical sample preparation, extractions, and HPLC analysis in a cGMP laboratory, with emphasis on validation activities and data integrity.

The role requires 4+ years in a pharma lab, experience with USP/ICH guidelines, and proficiency in Empower software and Agilent HPLC systems. This is a contract position with comprehensive benefits and a ~6‑month term.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related science. 4+ years pharma lab experience.
• Hands-on analytical sample prep, extraction, recovery studies, and troubleshooting matrix issues.
• Document method verifications, validations, and transfers in a cGMP setting.
• Advanced proficiency with HPLC chromatography and Empower software; Agilent systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of FDA-regulated lab operations and data integrity requirements.
• Knowledge of USP <1225>, <1226>, and ICH Q2(R2).

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical sample preparation and extraction from complex matrices.
• Evaluate extraction efficiency, recovery, dilution, and matrix interference for method verification/validation.
• Author and summarize verification/validation protocols and reports per USP and ICH.
• Conduct HPLC analyses using Empower CDS and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and data integrity.
• Support material testing, method transfers, and lab investigations.

Skills

Analytical sample prep

Extraction procedures

Method verifications

Method validations

HPLC analysis

Empower software

Agilent HPLC

cGMP compliance

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Tools

Empower chromatography software

Agilent HPLC systems

Job description

Piper Companies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Scientist I to join a growing pharmaceutical organization. The Scientist I will perform analytical sample preparation, extractions, and HPLC analysis in a cGMP laboratory, with emphasis on validation activities and data integrity.

The role requires 4+ years in a pharma lab, experience with USP/ICH guidelines, and proficiency in Empower software and Agilent HPLC systems. This is a contract position with comprehensive benefits and a ~6‑month term.