Analytical Chemistry Supervisor- Raw Material

RXinsider LTD.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle is seeking a Supervisor, Analytical Chemistry: Raw Material Testing to lead the analytical chemistry team focused on raw material testing for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The role drives quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the lab, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and data integrity.

The position involves overseeing testing activities, interpreting results, and maintaining instrument performance while ensuring SOPs and documentation meet cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry or related science field.
• 3-4 years of direct analytical chemistry lab experience in pharmaceutical setting.
• Hands-on with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis as per compendial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw material samples per procedures and guidelines.
• Review test results for accuracy and compliance; escalate investigations for out-of-spec results.
• Supervise maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TOC, etc.).
• Ensure team proficiency with SOPs and laboratory systems for raw material analysis.
• Stay current with analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory expectations in pharma.
• Lead cross-training and backup coverage to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Ensure meticulous, compliant documentation of testing activities and investigations.
• Develop, revise, and review SOPs and lab documentation for raw material testing.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Wet chemistry

Instrumental analysis

Sampling methods

Quality control

Laboratory supervision

cGMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis

TOC analyzer

Job description

What We're Looking For

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.