Analytical Scientist

Haleon; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 months parental leave

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Haleon is seeking an Analytical Scientist for its Richmond, VA lab to support analytical testing and lifecycle management of OTC medicines, wellness products, cosmetics, and medical devices. You will perform HPLC-driven analyses, support method validation and transfer, and document findings for regulatory compliance.

Collaboration with Formulation, Quality, and cross-functional teams is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on analytical chemistry in a GMP setting, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and separation science techniques.
• Experience supporting analytical method validation and/or method transfer.
• Experience working in a GMP or similarly regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute analytical testing and characterization using HPLC and other separation techniques.
• Support method validation and transfer activities for new and existing products.
• Independently perform testing, evaluate results, and document work per GMP and R&D requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and lifecycle projects.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical chemistry

Separation science

Data interpretation

GMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's/PhD in Chemistry

Tools

GC

Spectroscopy

Job description

## Analytical ScientistApply: Richmond Sherwood: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 8, 2026 (29 days left to apply): 548768Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.### About the RoleAt Haleon, we're passionate about developing and improving consumer healthcare products that help millions of people feel better every day. Within R&D Analytical Sciences, you'll play a critical role in supporting the development, testing, and lifecycle management of OTC medicines, wellness products, cosmetics, and medical devices. The team provides analytical expertise that helps ensure product quality, stability, and performance across our portfolio.This role is ideal for someone with hands-on analytical chemistry experience who enjoys solving technical problems, interpreting complex data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll work primarily within separation science, using analytical techniques to support method validation, method transfer, stability testing, and product development activities while helping deliver innovation across our consumer healthcare portfolio.### Responsibilities* Execute analytical testing and characterization activities using HPLC and other separation science techniques.* Support analytical method validation and transfer activities for new and existing products.* Independently perform testing, evaluate results, and document scientific work in accordance with GMP and R&D requirements.* Investigate atypical analytical results, support laboratory investigations, and contribute to technical problem-solving activities.* Collaborate with Formulation, Quality, and cross-functional teams to support product development and lifecycle projects.* Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.* Review analytical data and reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.* Communicate technical findings through presentations, reports, and project team discussions.### Essential Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.* Hands-on experience with HPLC and separation science techniques.* Experience supporting analytical method validation and/or method transfer activities.* Experience working in a GMP or similarly regulated laboratory environment.* Ability to independently execute testing, analyze data, and solve technical problems.### Preferred Qualifications* 2+ years of analytical chemistry experience within the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, biotechnology, or related industry.* Experience with analytical method development.* Experience with GC, spectroscopy, or other analytical characterization techniques.* Experience supporting stability testing, laboratory investigations, or OOS investigations.* Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Separation Science, or a related scientific field.### LocationThis role is located in Richmond, VA and requires approximately 4-5 days per week onsite due to the laboratory-based nature of the work.### The Salary Range for This Role Is:**$87,654.70 - $120,523.70 plus an 8% on-target bonus.**### BenefitsHaleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive and recognition programs as part of the offering.