Analytical Scientist I

Prestige Brands, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Laboratories seeks an analytical scientist to perform method validation and troubleshooting for analytical test methods supporting formulation development and stability studies of prototype formulations and scale‑up batches.

You will coordinate with QA/QC, contract manufacturers and laboratories for method transfer and tests, ensuring proper documentation and timely stability reports and validation protocols.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or related discipline and 2+ years in industrial analytical labs.
• Experience with method development/validation and transfer activities.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills; meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate analytical methods for new and existing products.
• Perform analytical tests to support formulation development and stability studies.
• Prepare and review method validation/transfer protocols and reports.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and documentation.

Skills

Analytical method validation

Documentation & reporting

Laboratory calibration

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

For over 150 years, Fleet Laboratories’ success has come from adapting to a changing world with creative thinking and innovative product development.We'vegrown into a global leaderofover 100 personal health and beauty products. As the world keeps evolving, so will we with uniquenew technologiesand products that help our customer’s look and feel your best

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Perform method validation and troubleshooting for analytical test methods to support formulation development and stability study of prototype formulation and scale-up batches of products. Coordinate with QA/QC groups and contract manufacturers and laboratories for method transfer and supporting tests. Ensures the proper documentation of such methods. Prepare stability test reports, method validation/transfer protocols and reports.

Accountabilities

• Evaluate and validate/verify appropriate analytical methods for new and existing products while meeting established project timelines.
• Perform analytical tests to support formulation development and stability study of prototype formulation and scale-up batches of products.
• Perform new raw material qualification activities to support developmental process.
• Keep accurate documentation of laboratory work, especially laboratory notebooks, analytical methods development, validation, and transfer to other departments, vendors, and regulatory documents.
• Generate analytical development reports in a timely manner.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment as needed.
• Review analyst Raw Data, protocol and reports.
• Ensure Project timelines are met.
• Perform equipment calibration on scheduled basis for Analytical Development laboratory
• Asist with PQ for Lab equipment when required

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical methods evaluation and validation to demonstrate product or material characterization suitability.
• Tests new products or existing products to provide marketing and quality assurance support. Keep accurate records of analytical testing data and generate testing and analytical development reports. Provides technical support for manufacturing issues related to process and raw materials.
• Maintain accurate record of laboratory work, especially laboratory notebooks, analytical methods development, validation, and transfer to other departments, vendors, and regulatory documents.
• Writes, reviews, and approves technical protocols and reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with at least 2 years of hands‑on experience in industrial analytical laboratories.

Compensation Range: $58,757.00 - $94,012.00 annually