Lead Analytical Scientist, LC-MS & Regulatory Submissions

VRS Recruitment; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits (Health/Dental/Visa

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist in Carlsbad, CA. The role combines hands-on analytical work, project leadership, and regulatory involvement in biopharmaceutical development.

You will lead analytical development and QC for drug substances and finished products, develop LC-MS methods, manage collaborations, and contribute to IND/CMC regulatory documents, while maintaining substantial hands-on laboratory activity across R&D and QC.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years or BS/MS with 5+ years in industry.
• Hands-on LC-MS experience with method development and validation.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharma/biotech environment.
• Understanding of ICH/FDA guidelines and appropriate analytical methods.
• Experience with oligonucleotides desired; proteins/peptides also of interest.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development and QC for drug substances and finished products.
• Develop, optimize, and validate LC-MS and other analytical methods.
• Manage internal projects and external analytical partnerships.
• Oversee release testing, stability studies, and analytical investigations.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (INDs, IMPDs, CMC).
• Balance hands-on lab work with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

LC-MS analysis

GMP compliance

ICH/FDA guidelines

Oligonucleotides

Protein/Peptide chemistry

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

BS/MS in related field

Tools

LC-MS instrumentation

GMP/GxP systems

Job description

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist in Carlsbad, CA. The role combines hands-on analytical work, project leadership, and regulatory involvement in biopharmaceutical development.

You will lead analytical development and QC for drug substances and finished products, develop LC-MS methods, manage collaborations, and contribute to IND/CMC regulatory documents, while maintaining substantial hands-on laboratory activity across R&D and QC.