Analytical Chemistry Supervisor- Raw Material

RXinsider LTD.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Analytical seeks a Supervisor in Analytical Chemistry focused on Raw Material Testing to provide scientific and operational leadership in our pharmaceutical testing environment.

You will oversee routine and non-routine analyses, interpret results, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field; pharmaceutical exp preferred.
• 3–4 years in analytical chemistry lab within pharma.
• Hands-on prep of samples and wet chemistry per compendial procedures.
• Familiarity with instrumental analysis in a modern chemistry lab.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw material samples per SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Review and interpret test results; escalate out-of-spec results and lead investigations.
• Supervise maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment (HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, TOC).
• Ensure team proficiency with equipment, SOPs, and systems for raw material testing.
• Stay current with advances in analytical techniques and regulatory expectations.
• Provide leadership across all raw material testing workstations and cross-train as needed.
• Maintain meticulous documentation in accordance with cGMP and data integrity requirements.
• Lead development, revision, and review of SOPs and documentation for raw material testing.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Instrumental analysis

Computers & data analysis

Quality control knowledge

Education

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

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

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.