Associate Scientist

Insight Global; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an analytical stability specialist to support stability studies for sun care and dermal formulations for a large CPG client. You will set up and manage stability studies, coordinate testing, and review data in lab notebooks and LIMS.

The role requires hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, AA, IR, UV-VIS, and wet chemistry, and proficiency with Empower, LabWare, Word, and Excel. Strong communication and collaboration are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field with 1–3 years of experience
• HPLC experience
• Experience documenting on lab notebooks and LIMS

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage stability studies.
• Coordinate testing activities and generate/ review analytical data.
• Investigate analytical issues and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and protocols; troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Ensure GLP compliance and laboratory safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

AA

IR

UV-VIS

Wet chemistry

Empower

LabWare

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

This analytical stability role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of stability studies for sun care and other derma topical formulations for a large CPG client. This role will be responsible for setting up and managing stability studies, coordinating testing activities, generating and reviewing analytical data, investigating analytical issues, and maintaining accurate documentation within lab notebooks and LIMS. They will prepare technical reports and protocols, troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation, interpret results, and ensure compliance with GLP, laboratory safety, and regulatory requirements. The role requires experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, AA, IR, UV-VIS, and wet chemistry methods, along with proficiency in software tools including Empower, LabWare, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are essential to effectively support scientists, cross-functional teams, contract laboratories, and other stakeholders while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's in chemistry, biochemistry, biology , or related 1-3 years of experience
• HPLC experience
• Experience documenting on lab notebooks and LIMS