Analytical Scientist – Pharma Lab Specialist (LC/LC-MS)

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

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a lab-based technician to support routine pharmaceutical analytical testing and product development through hands-on experiments.

You will perform LC methods (HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS), prepare samples, and document results ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Join a collaborative team advancing animal health product development with high-quality data in a fast-paced R&D 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.
• Demonstrated 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, liquid chromatography (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
• Technically manage small-scale laboratory projects as required
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians
• Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Ensure high-quality data and documentation practices by authoring technical reports and contributing to the creation of SOPs
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work
• Recognize and communicate atypical results/deviations and support investigation and resolution as needed
• Accurately document work in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share key learnings to advance portfolio projects and drive new platform innovations
• Adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment and maintain a positive attitude

Skills

Pipetting accuracy

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Pharma curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

SEC

cIEF

SDS assays

Chromatography data systems

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a lab-based technician to support routine pharmaceutical analytical testing and product development through hands-on experiments.

You will perform LC methods (HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS), prepare samples, and document results ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Join a collaborative team advancing animal health product development with high-quality data in a fast-paced R&D environment.