Analytical Development Lead: Validation & Transfer

Cambrex - Charles City; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrex - Charles City seeks a Group Leader of Analytical Development to supervise day-to-day lab activities and provide leadership in development, validation, transfer, and verification of analytical methods on site.

The role emphasizes staff training, career development, project management, customer interaction, and reporting results while ensuring GMP compliance, DEA regulations, and cross-functional collaboration with QC and Process Support teams.

Qualifications

• Supervise a group of 5-8 direct reports in method development and validation.
• Coordinate effective communication of project status via calls and emails.
• Investigate and solve analytical technical issues promptly.
• Lead transfer of methods to QC and Process Support.
• Guide cross-functional project teams and provide leadership.
• Promote safe laboratory practices and GMP compliance.
• Document work in notebooks and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate analytical testing methodologies for materials and products.
• Oversee training programs and staff development.
• Assist with off-site testing coordination as needed.
• Support R&D initiatives and connect with dependent departments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team training

Communication

Analytical chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Advanced degree beneficial

Job description

Cambrex - Charles City seeks a Group Leader of Analytical Development to supervise day-to-day lab activities and provide leadership in development, validation, transfer, and verification of analytical methods on site.

The role emphasizes staff training, career development, project management, customer interaction, and reporting results while ensuring GMP compliance, DEA regulations, and cross-functional collaboration with QC and Process Support teams.