Analytical Chemistry Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Eagle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle is seeking a Supervisor, Analytical Chemistry (2nd Shift) to lead the analytical chemistry team focused on raw material, finished product, and stability testing in a pharmaceutical laboratory in Houston. The role drives quality and regulatory compliance, ensures timely testing, maintains instrumentation, and coordinates cross-shift work while mentoring staff and promoting cGMP-aligned documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s or higher in Analytical Chemistry with 3–4 years of lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Analytical Chemistry or related field with relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience with sample prep and wet chemistry per compendial procedures.
• Strong understanding of instrumental analysis in a modern chemistry lab.
• Proficiency with lab computer systems and data integrity practices.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and perform routine/non-routine analytical testing of materials and finished products.
• Review test results for accuracy, notify management of out-of-spec results, and lead investigations.
• Supervise maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment to ensure calibration status.
• Ensure team proficiency with SOPs and systems for raw material, finished product, and stability analyses.
• Stay current with advances in analytical techniques and regulatory expectations (cGMP).
• Provide leadership across workstations and coordinate cross-training and backup coverage.

Skills

Sample prep chemistry

Wet chemistry analysis

Instrumental analysis

Computer applications

Sampling methods

Quality control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

TOC analyzer

Wet chemistry equipment

Job description

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.