Analytical Chemistry Specialist

Biospectra Inc; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpectra Inc. is seeking an Analytical Chemistry Specialist to manage method development, validation, and routine analysis in its Laboratory Services team in Bangor, PA.

The role emphasizes instrument development, onboarding new equipment, and streamlining existing methods. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with LC, ICP, and GC systems within a GMP environment, and can train QC analysts while supporting regulatory submissions through impurity analysis and reference standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
• 1–3 years in quality control or cGMP laboratory with LC/ICP/GC experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot complex instrumentation (HPLC/UPLC/ICP-MS/ICP-OES/GC-MS/GC-FID/IC/SEM).
• Develop and validate analytical methods; generate reports.
• Train QA Analysts on instrument analysis and data interpretation.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Instrument training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

ICP-MS

GC-MS

Job description

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Analytical Chemistry Specialist

Full Time Other Bangor, PA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1277

Job Overview:

This position plays an important role in BioSpectra’s Laboratory Services department. The position is responsible for all stages of method implementation from method development and method validation to routine analysis. The Analytical Chemistry Specialist will be responsible for instrumentation development work, which includes getting new instrumentation online and operational while streamlining existing methods.

This position would be ideal for an analytical chemistry professional who is seeking a challenging opportunity with a growing Bio-Pharmaceutical Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Instrumentation:
• Responsible for operating complex laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UPLC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GC-MS, GC-FID, IC and SEM.
• Maintain and troubleshoot issues related to complex instrumentation.
• Inventory Management: Maintain: Maintain inventory and storage of instrumentation equipment and accessories.
• Method Development & Validation:
  • Assist in development of method feasibility for new products and streamline methods for existing products.
  • Assist in method validation protocol generation, executing protocols, providing peer review and analysis of data.
  • Assist in report generation regarding instrumentation.
• Out of Specification Investigations: Assist in out-of-specification (OOS) result investigations by processing/interpreting data, conducting analysis and evaluating instrumentation.
• Instrumentation Analytical Method Expertise: Function as an analytical subject matter expert for instrument analytical methods.
• Analyst Training: Train QC Analysts to perform analysis on complex instrumentation.
• Organic Impurity Analysis: Perform organic impurity analysis to support regulatory submissions.
• Reference Standards: Source and qualify, when applicable, reference standards for analysis.
• Routine Testing and Analysis: Perform analysis and review of routine instrument testing.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Science or related field, and/or commensurate experience.
• Experience :
  • A minimum of one to three years of experience in a quality control and/or cGMP laboratory, with demonstrated knowledge and experience operating LC, ICP and GC instrumentation in a GMP laboratory.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry in a laboratory setting, with knowledge of cGMP and related compliance regulations.
• Skills & Capabilities : The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following abilities:

Must be able to perform data analysis, complex analytical calculations and statistical analysis

Must be able to train QA Analysts on instrument analysis

Must have prior experience writing analytical protocols and reports

Must have prior experience performing organic impurity analysis

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