Analytical Chemistry Supervisor - Raw Material

Eagle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle, a pharmaceutical analytics lab, seeks a Supervisor for Analytical Chemistry focusing on raw material testing in its Houston facility. You will lead routine and non-routine analyses, ensure timely results, and maintain rigorous documentation and instrument performance.

The role requires advanced degree in analytical chemistry or related field and 3–4 years’ pharma-lab experience, with strong instrumentation and SOP adherence. On-site work with a commitment to cGMP and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry or related science.
• 3–4 years of experience in an analytical chemistry lab within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on instrumental analysis and wet chemistry per compendial procedures.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform routine and non-routine raw material testing according to procedures and timelines.
• Review test results for accuracy and compliance; investigate out-of-spec results with minimal supervision.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TOC, wet chemistry); coordinate maintenance.
• Ensure proficiency with SOPs and systems specific to raw material analysis.
• Stay current with advances in analytical techniques and regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical testing.
• Provide leadership across all raw material testing workstations and ensure cross-training and coverage.
• Ensure meticulous, compliant documentation in accordance with cGMP and data integrity.
• Lead development, revision, and review of SOPs and lab documentation for raw material testing.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

TOC analyzer

Wet chemistry

SOPs

Data integrity systems

Job description

The Supervisor, Analytical Chemistry: Raw Material Testing is responsible for providing scientific, logistical, and personal leadership within the analytical chemistry team focused on raw material testing. This individual will leverage their expertise to ensure the quality and efficiency of all raw material analyses, drive continuous improvement, and expand the laboratory’s capabilities in support of pharmaceutical manufacturing and compliance requirements.

What You Will Do

• Oversee, schedule and perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw material 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 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 analysis.
• Keeps current with advances in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory expectations for raw material testing, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Provides leadership and support across all raw material testing workstations, facilitating cross-training and backup coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Ensures meticulous and compliant documentation of all raw material 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 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.