Analytical Scientist - R&D

TekWissen ®; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group has an opening for an Associate Scientist I - R&D onsite for a 12-month temporary assignment. The role reviews analytical data from raw materials to finished products, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with GMP and data integrity standards.

The candidate will verify HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, and dissolution results, collaborate with QC/QA, and support investigations and product-release timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory data review or analytical laboratory testing.
• Working knowledge of HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and Good Documentation Practices.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical quality standards and data integrity principles.
• Strong attention to detail and scientific judgment.
• Ability to critically evaluate analytical data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory information/electronic data systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to work second shift.

Responsibilities

• Review analytical data, laboratory records, and supporting QC documentation.
• Review data generated from HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution, and wet chemistry testing.
• Verify calculations, specifications, analytical results, instrument outputs, and chromatograms.
• Ensure laboratory records comply with approved methods, SOPs, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify errors, discrepancies, atypical results, and documentation deficiencies.
• Work with laboratory personnel to investigate and resolve data discrepancies.
• Review testing data for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Use laboratory information systems and electronic systems to review and track data.
• Support investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and other quality activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records.
• Support data integrity requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with QC analysts, laboratory leadership, QA, and other departments.
• Support testing schedules and product-release timelines.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and site procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independence and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS / Laboratory data systems

Electronic data systems

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Analytical Scientist - R&D

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Second Shift -Monday to Friday

Pay Range: $20 to $26

Summary:

The Associate Scientist I - R&D is responsible for reviewing analytical testing data and laboratory documentation for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies. The role ensures data accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance with approved methods, SOPs, GMP, Good Documentation Practices, and data integrity requirements. The position works closely with QC, QA, laboratory personnel, and other teams to identify and resolve discrepancies and support quality activities and product-release timelines.

Responsibilities

• Review analytical data, laboratory records, and supporting QC documentation.
• Review data generated from HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution, and wet chemistry testing.
• Verify calculations, specifications, analytical results, instrument outputs, and chromatograms.
• Ensure laboratory records comply with approved methods, SOPs, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices.
• Identify errors, discrepancies, atypical results, and documentation deficiencies.
• Work with laboratory personnel to investigate and resolve data discrepancies.
• Review testing data for raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Use laboratory information systems and electronic systems to review and track data.
• Support investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and other quality activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records.
• Support data integrity requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with QC analysts, laboratory leadership, QA, and other departments.
• Support testing schedules and product-release timelines.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and site procedures.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated-industry experience preferred.
• Experience with laboratory data review or analytical laboratory testing.
• Working knowledge of HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations and Good Documentation Practices.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical quality standards and data integrity principles.
• Strong attention to detail and scientific judgment.
• Ability to critically evaluate analytical data and identify discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory information/electronic data systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to work second shift.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.