Analytical Chemist II — Pharma Testing & QA

Curia; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid training

Vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement

401K with matching

Learning platform

Job summary

Curia seeks a Chemist II in Albuquerque, NM to perform routine and moderately complex analytical testing across raw materials, in-process, and finished products. You will use validated methods, contribute to method transfers, and support investigations while maintaining cGMP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in science and 3+ years in chemistry, with 2+ years aseptic/sterile experience preferred. Collaboration across teams is essential, with emphasis on data integrity and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in chemistry or related role.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience of aseptic/sterile experience in a pharmaceutical or related industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine and moderately complex analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, stability samples, plant water, and particulate samples.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain standard laboratory instrumentation, including balances, pipettes, pH meters, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, TOC analyzers, and other applicable analytical equipment.
• Accurately document laboratory activities, test results, observations, and conclusions in accordance with GDP, data integrity requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Execute analytical protocols, prepare technical reports, complete data summaries, and support method transfers, new product onboarding activities, and laboratory implementation projects.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data, identify trends or atypical results, support basic laboratory investigations, and apply root cause analysis and risk assessment tools to assist with problem resolution.
• Review laboratory documentation, analytical data, and test results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Enter and maintain analytical data within applicable laboratory data management systems and perform data review activities.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of SOPs, ensuring alignment with current laboratory practices, regulatory expectations, and quality requirements.
• Train and provide guidance to less experienced laboratory personnel on analytical methods, equipment operation, procedures, and laboratory practices as needed.
• Participate in internal and external training programs to maintain technical knowledge, regulatory awareness, and proficiency in laboratory techniques and quality systems.
• Prepare laboratory supplies, equipment, and documentation required to support manufacturing activities and analytical testing operations.
• Assist with the qualification, evaluation, and implementation of new laboratory equipment, analytical procedures, and process improvements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, organization, housekeeping, and audit readiness in accordance with GLP, cGMP requirements, and company standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to support testing requirements, resolve technical issues, and meet production schedules.

Skills

Analytical testing

Laboratory instrumentation

GDP / data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

pH meters

UV/Visible spectrophotometers

TOC analyzers

Job description

Curia seeks a Chemist II in Albuquerque, NM to perform routine and moderately complex analytical testing across raw materials, in-process, and finished products. You will use validated methods, contribute to method transfers, and support investigations while maintaining cGMP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in science and 3+ years in chemistry, with 2+ years aseptic/sterile experience preferred. Collaboration across teams is essential, with emphasis on data integrity and documentation.