Analytical Scientist II: Method Development & USP Testing

Long Island Labs LLC; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

PTO

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Long Island Labs is seeking a Scientist II to take on higher-complexity analytical testing in our chemistry lab on Long Island. You will run instrumentation, troubleshoot, help develop methods, and mentor junior analysts.

You will perform USP monograph testing, ensure data integrity, review results, and support audits while collaborating with lab leadership to uphold accuracy and defensibility. This role offers growth within an ISO 17025-accredited facility with competitive pay, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field (required).
• 4+ years in an analytical chemistry lab, ideally in contract testing or pharma/dietary supplement environments.
• Experience with USP monograph testing and GMP/ISO 17025 environments.
• Hands-on proficiency with major platforms (HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS/ICP-OES).
• Strong data integrity habits and audit-ready documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot methods/instrumentation, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing per USP monographs and validated methods (assay, impurity, identification).
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation (ICP-MS/ICP-OES, GC-FID, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, HPTLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, or fluorescence).
• Execute method development and validation studies under senior staff guidance.
• Review data for accuracy, completeness, and ISO 17025/USP compliance before reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation including bench sheets and instrument logs.
• Support root-cause investigations for OOS/OOT results.
• Mentor Scientist I / entry-level analysts with technical guidance.
• Assist with instrument qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to internal SOP development and revisions.
• Support external audits and client inspections as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Technical communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

ICP-MS/ICP-OES

HPTLC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

Long Island Labs is seeking a Scientist II to take on higher-complexity analytical testing in our chemistry lab on Long Island. You will run instrumentation, troubleshoot, help develop methods, and mentor junior analysts.

You will perform USP monograph testing, ensure data integrity, review results, and support audits while collaborating with lab leadership to uphold accuracy and defensibility. This role offers growth within an ISO 17025-accredited facility with competitive pay, comprehensive