Analytical Chemist: Method Development (Contract-to-Hire)

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemist for the Analytical Development team in Shawnee, KS. The role focuses on analytical method development, validation, transfer, troubleshooting, and ensuring cGMP compliance for drug substances and finished products.

Responsibilities include designing/performing method validation, supporting cleaning validation, and maintaining audit-ready laboratory records. Requires GMP lab experience and proficiency with HPLC and GC.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Hands-on GMP-regulated lab experience.
• Experience interpreting USP/EP/JP standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for APIs and dosage forms.
• Perform routine/non-routine analysis using HPLC/GC and report results.
• Design validation/transfer protocols and contribute to technical reports.
• Maintain compliant lab records per cGMP/GLP and data integrity expectations.

Skills

GMP compliance

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Chemist for the Analytical Development team in Shawnee, KS. The role focuses on analytical method development, validation, transfer, troubleshooting, and ensuring cGMP compliance for drug substances and finished products.

Responsibilities include designing/performing method validation, supporting cleaning validation, and maintaining audit-ready laboratory records. Requires GMP lab experience and proficiency with HPLC and GC.