Pharma Analytical Scientist - HPLC & UV-Vis

Actalent; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Associate Scientist for an FDA- and GMP-regulated laboratory in Coral Springs, FL. The role focuses on routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical samples using HPLC, UV-Vis, and related methods.

The candidate will maintain documentation, ensure cGMP compliance, and support QA with investigations, CAPA, and change controls. Training occurs on first shift; position is onsite with contract-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 1–2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis, or a Master’s degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to solve problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform computations and interpret graphs related to analytical data.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation software used in analytical laboratories.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of finished products, stability samples, raw materials, in-process and process validation samples in a regulated laboratory.
• Conduct assays, chromatographic purity tests, content uniformity analyses using UV-Vis and HPLC, particle size distribution measurements.
• Evaluate test results and decide on sample acceptability based on established criteria.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and complete analytical reports in compliance with SOPs.
• Ensure laboratories comply with cGMP requirements and SOPs.
• Review laboratory notebooks for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze and interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Assist in training new analysts on laboratory techniques and SOP compliance.
• Initiate CAPA and Change Controls per quality system procedures.

Skills

HPLC proficiency

UV-Vis spectroscopy

GMP compliance

Data interpretation

FDA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field

Master’s in Chemistry or related field (1 year experience)

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Associate Scientist for an FDA- and GMP-regulated laboratory in Coral Springs, FL. The role focuses on routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical samples using HPLC, UV-Vis, and related methods.

The candidate will maintain documentation, ensure cGMP compliance, and support QA with investigations, CAPA, and change controls. Training occurs on first shift; position is onsite with contract-to-hire potential.