Analytical Chemistry Scientist: Natural Products QA

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Research Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to advance safety, quality, and authenticity assessments of natural products, focusing on macromolecules. The role emphasizes method development, regulatory-aligned practices, and high-quality scientific output.

The successful candidate will design and validate novel analytical assays, contribute to publications and grant reports, and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacognosy, pharmacology, traditional medicines, or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years post-doctoral experience with natural products analytical methods.
• Strong skills in developing and setting up analytical assays and using instrumentation.
• Ability to contribute to scientific publications and grant reports.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Method Development and Application: develop, validate novel analytical methods for phytochemicals with high molecular weights aligning with guidelines.
• Regulatory-Aligned Quality Assessment: apply techniques to detect adulterants/contaminants and confirm identity of complex matrices.
• Research Execution and Collaboration: advance research and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings for industry/regulators.
• Scientific Communication and Reporting: author publications and prepare progress/final reports for funding agencies.

Skills

Analytical method development

Analytical instrumentation

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Pharmacognosy

PhD in Pharmacology

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a Research Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to advance safety, quality, and authenticity assessments of natural products, focusing on macromolecules. The role emphasizes method development, regulatory-aligned practices, and high-quality scientific output.

The successful candidate will design and validate novel analytical assays, contribute to publications and grant reports, and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into