Associate Analytical Scientist: R&D & QC Testing

WuXi AppTec Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STA Pharmaceutical US LLC is seeking an Analytical Chemistry professional to support process R&D and cGMP operations in US laboratories. The role includes routine analytical testing, data verification, and collaboration with R&D and production teams.

Responsibilities include performing HPLC/GC analyses, method validation support, instrument maintenance, SOP writing, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in analytical chemistry or related field.
• BS in analytical chemistry or related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work under cGMP environment.
• Perform raw material release, in-process testing, and release testing of drug substance per guidelines.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative assays using wet chemistry and analytical tools.
• HPLC and GC method validation / transfer, prepare validation protocol and report.
• Routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Authors SOPs, protocols, technical reports for regulatory filings.
• Assist in method development, stress/stability and IPC studies.
• Demonstrate scientific reasoning to identify issues and conclusions.

Skills

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in analytical chemistry

BS in analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

Dissolution

GC-MS

Job description

STA Pharmaceutical US LLC is seeking an Analytical Chemistry professional to support process R&D and cGMP operations in US laboratories. The role includes routine analytical testing, data verification, and collaboration with R&D and production teams.

Responsibilities include performing HPLC/GC analyses, method validation support, instrument maintenance, SOP writing, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.