Chemist - Method Development and Validation

Omnient Labs; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

PTO and more

Job summary

Omnient Labs in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Method Development and Validation Chemist I to validate, optimize, and support analytical methods powering client testing services. This on-site role requires strong analytical skills and experience in chromatography and spectroscopy.

You will perform method validation, transfer, and optimization, train QC staff, and maintain compliant documentation under cGLP/cGMP guidelines in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required.
• At least 1 year of method development experience in food or dietary supplements industry required.

Responsibilities

• Perform method validation, verification, and robustness studies for HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS, HS-GC, GC-FID, HPTLC, UV-Vis, and FTIR methods.
• Assist with development of lower-complexity analytical methods for routine testing.
• Support method transfer activities for routine methods.
• Perform method optimization to improve robustness and efficiency.
• Train QC chemists and provide routine technical support.
• Execute non-routine testing of R&D materials using established methods and summarize results.
• Maintain well-documented laboratory notebooks and ensure compliance with cGLP and cGMP.

Skills

Method development

Validation

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Biochemistry or Molecular Biology background

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

LC-MS/MS

HS-GC

GC-FID

HPTLC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Job description

Job Description Omnient Labs is a growing contract testing laboratory in the dietary supplement and botanical space, based in Tempe, AZ. We work on novel formulations and emerging bioactives, developing and validating methods that do not yet exist in compendia. We are seeking a Method Development and Validation Chemist I to help validate, optimize, and support these analytical methods that power our client testing services. If you are a driven analytical chemist who thrives on new challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative lab, we look forward to speaking with you.

This position is in-person/on site. This is not a remote position. Must reside in the Phoenix Metro Valley.

Job Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Salary: 60 - 70k/yr

Omnient Labs offers a benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401(k), employee discounts, PTO and more.

Pre-employment background check mandatory.

Chemist – Method Development and Validation Duties:

• Perform method validation, verification, and robustness studies for established HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS/MS, HS-GC, GC-FID, HPTLC, UV-Vis, and FTIR methods under the direction of senior method development staff.
• Assist with development of lower-complexity analytical methods for routine testing, following USP <1225>, USP <1226>, and AOAC Appendix K, with technical review by senior chemists.
• Support method transfer activities (e.g., HPLC to UPLC) for routine methods, including preparation of associated documentation and data packages.
• Perform method optimization for already developed methods (such as minor adjustments to gradients, injection volumes, sample preparation steps) to improve robustness and efficiency.
• Train quality control chemists on validated and transferred methods and provide routine technical support, escalating complex issues to senior chemists.
• Execute non-routine testing of Research and Development (R&D) materials using established methods and summarize results for senior review.
• Analyze samples to determine chemical and/or physical properties, composition, and/or structure utilizing chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry according to approved methods.
• Maintain a well-documented laboratory notebook and ensure all work complies with cGLP and cGMP guidelines.
• Participate in daily laboratory functions, calibration activities, hygiene events, and routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance.
• Assist with writing and editing laboratory documentation such as standard operating procedures, test methods, or training protocols under direction of laboratory management.
• Perform chemical and physical inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, solvents, and standards on a consistent basis.
• Support instrumentation calibration and maintenance schedules to ensure proper condition and calibration of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• File appropriate paperwork when modifications to laboratory procedures or processes are necessary, such as deviations and change control documentation, with input from senior staff.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by laboratory management.

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemistry related field, such as biochemistry or molecular biology, is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a hard-scientific field such as physics or biology is acceptable.
• At least 1 year of method development experience (or equivalent) in the food or dietary supplements industry is required.

Technical Skills:

• DigitalProficient using Waters Empower 3 softwareProficient in web-based applicationsAnalyticalProficiency with analytical instrumentation such as, HPLC/UPLC, LCMS, specifically Waters UPLC’sStrong analytical technique and instrumentation skillsFamiliar and/or proficient with simple mathematical manipulations and algebraMeticulous attention to detail, dependability, and excellent organizational skillsFamiliarity with analytical instrumentation such as, HSGC, FTIR, UV-Vis HPTLC a plusAbility to troubleshot and perform maintenance of laboratory instrumentation under the supervision of laboratory managementInterpersonal

Interpersonal:

Good interpersonal skills, can work proficiently with people of different backgrounds, lifestyles, and valuesTeam attitude, willing to help others with their tasks and accept help with your tasksGood communication skills, go out of the way to ensure proper understanding between communicating partiesWorking IndependentlyAble to work independently when necessaryAble to self-manage one’s time for maximum efficiencyAble to complete a long-term project while simultaneously performing multiple smaller, shorter-term projects, or while performing routine QC testing