Analytical Scientist - Pharma Lab (LC/HPLC & LC-MS)

Pace® Analytical Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services in Indianapolis is seeking a laboratory technician to support pharmaceutical analytical testing in our Indianapolis lab. The role focuses on executing LC-based analytical methods, preparing samples, and documenting results to advance product development.

You will perform HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS analyses, manage experiments, and collaborate with scientists to ensure data quality and compliance with SOPs, while maintaining a safe and organized lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to perform high-volume, accurate, and reproducible pipetting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and high learning agility.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results.
• Ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing with a willingness to learn and grow in this area.

Responsibilities

• Execute sample testing using analytical techniques including, but not limited to, LC methods such as HPLC, UPLC, and LC-MS; as well as SEC, cIEF, and SDS assays.
• Prepare samples, standards, controls, and reagents required for analytical testing.
• Perform accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting to support high-quality analytical testing.
• Organize, interpret, and present experimental data to peers to support project advancement.
• Run, analyze, and evaluate experiments that support analytical method optimization and product development objectives.
• Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives.

Skills

Pipetting accuracy

Problem solving

Independent worker

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Pharma curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

SEC

cIEF

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services in Indianapolis is seeking a laboratory technician to support pharmaceutical analytical testing in our Indianapolis lab. The role focuses on executing LC-based analytical methods, preparing samples, and documenting results to advance product development.

You will perform HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS analyses, manage experiments, and collaborate with scientists to ensure data quality and compliance with SOPs, while maintaining a safe and organized lab environment.