Analytical Scientist I - HPLC & Method Development

Cambrex; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cambrex in Durham, NC is seeking a hands-on analytical chemist to perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances for late-stage clinical and commercial programs. The role centers on HPLC/UPLC analysis with opportunities to use GC, KF, IC, and related methods, and requires strong data integrity and adherence to cGMP.

Responsibilities include method development, transfers, validation support, maintaining compliant records, writing technical documents, and collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; required minimum experience in GMP environments.
• Hands-on familiarity with analytical techniques used in drug substance testing (HPLC, GC, KF, IC).
• Experience with method development, validation, and troubleshooting in a regulated lab.
• Strong data integrity, documentation, and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances under cGMP guidelines.
• Lead/participate in method development, transfers, and validation activities.
• Maintain compliant records and write technical documents with guidance.
• Operate instrumentation (HPLC/UPLC, GC, KF, IC) and analyze data.
• Assist with SOPs, CAPAs, and client communications as needed.

Skills

Analytical techniques

HPLC

Experimental design

Regulatory compliance

FDA/cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

Empower

ChemDraw

MS Office

Job description

Cambrex in Durham, NC is seeking a hands-on analytical chemist to perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances for late-stage clinical and commercial programs. The role centers on HPLC/UPLC analysis with opportunities to use GC, KF, IC, and related methods, and requires strong data integrity and adherence to cGMP.

Responsibilities include method development, transfers, validation support, maintaining compliant records, writing technical documents, and collaboration with a