Analytical Chemistry Supervisor- 2nd Shift

BioSpace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Analytical, based in Houston, seeks a Supervisor, Analytical Chemistry (2nd Shift) to lead the analytical chemistry team focused on raw material, finished product, and stability testing. You will manage science, logistics, and personnel for the evening schedule to ensure quality and timely results.

Responsibilities include overseeing routine and non-routine testing, reviewing results, maintaining instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TOC), ensuring cGMP compliance, updating SOPs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• 3–4 years of analytical chemistry experience in a pharmaceutical lab.
• Hands-on wet chemistry and sample prep per compendial procedures.
• Understanding of instrumental analysis in a modern chemistry lab.
• Strong documentation and data integrity practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and schedule routine and non-routine analytical testing per procedures.
• Review results for accuracy; notify management of out-of-spec results and lead investigations.
• Supervise maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TOC).
• Coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance to keep instruments within specs.
• Ensure proficiency with equipment, systems, and SOPs for raw material, finished product, and stability testing.
• Stay current with analytical techniques and regulatory expectations for pharma testing.
• Provide leadership across workstations; facilitate cross-training and backup coverage.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all testing activities and investigations per cGMP.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Instrumental Analysis

Wet Chemistry

Quality Control

Education

Analytical Chemistry degree (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

TOC Analyzer

Wet Chemistry Equipment

Job description

Job Details Description

What We're Looking For

The Supervisor, Analytical Chemistry (2nd Shift) is responsible for providing scientific, logistical, and personal leadership within the analytical chemistry team focused on raw material, finished product, and stability testing. This individual will leverage their expertise to ensure the quality and efficiency of all analyses, drive continuous improvement, and expand the laboratory’s capabilities in support of pharmaceutical testing and compliance requirements. This role requires effective management of laboratory operations, personnel, and resources specific to the evening schedule, ensuring seamless transition and communication between shifts.

What You Will Do

• Oversee, schedule and perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw material, finished product, and stability samples according to established procedures and regulatory guidelines; ensures testing is completed within required timelines.
• Reviews and interprets test results for accuracy and compliance; promptly notifies management of any unexpected or out-of-specification results and leads investigations and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Supervises the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment (e.g., HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, TOC analyzer, Wet Chemistry testing equipment) used for raw material, finished product, and stability testing to ensure all instruments are operating within calibration and performance standards; coordinates repair and preventive maintenance activities as needed.
• Ensures team members maintain proficiency with all relevant equipment, systems, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) specific to raw material, finished product, and stability analysis.
• Keeps current with advances in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory expectations for raw material, finished product, and stability testing, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Provides leadership and support across all raw material, finished product, and stability testing workstations, facilitating cross-training and backup coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Ensures meticulous and compliant documentation of all testing activities, results, and investigations in accordance with cGMP and data integrity requirements.
• Leads the development, revision, and review of SOPs and laboratory documentation specific to raw material, finished product, and stability testing, ensuring timely updates to align with regulatory and operational changes.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry or related science field, with directly related experience of 3-4 years in an analytical chemistry laboratory within pharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on experience with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis per compendial monograph procedures
• Understanding of instrumental analysis procedures utilized in a modern chemistry laboratory
• Demonstrated competence with computer applications and programs related to laboratory applications
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.

Who We Are

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at www.eagleanalytical.com.

Qualifications Skills Preferred

• Active Listening Expert
• Analytical Instrumentation Advanced
• Detail Oriented Expert
• Deductive Reasoning Advanced
• Good Judgement Expert

Behaviors Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Required

Bachelors or better in Analytical Chemistry or related field.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.