Pharma Analytical Scientist: Method Development & Testing

RXinsider LTD.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. is seeking a research scientist to independently conduct method development and analytical testing across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and OTC products under leadership guidance.

You will perform development, validation, transfer activities, and routine/non-routine testing, interpreting results and contributing to root cause analyses while maintaining compliant documentation and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and validating analytical methods for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or OTC products.
• Proficiency with HPLC and related instrumental methods.
• Knowledge of cGMP/cGLP regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical method development, optimization, validation, and transfer activities to support product development, assay quantitation, and stability studies
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of routine and non-routine samples in a timely manner
• Review, interpret, and escalate unexpected or out-of-specification results; participate in root cause analysis with minimal supervision
• Identify, propose, and implement contingency plans to troubleshoot and overcome technical issues
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current documentation including test procedures, results, project reports, SOPs, and technical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Comply with cGMP and cGLP guidelines
• Support laboratory compliance, quality, and safety audits as required
• Coordinate project activities with supervisor/manager and team members; understand scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and timelines
• Track deadlines and proactively communicate risks, delays, schedule changes, evolving requirements, and unexpected events to all stakeholders
• Work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams; provide backup coverage across workstations and contribute to departmental goals
• Assist with training of laboratory personnel on processes and test procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment while adhering to all safety requirements

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC

GxP compliance

Documentation

Tools

LIMS

Job description

RXinsider LTD. is seeking a research scientist to independently conduct method development and analytical testing across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and OTC products under leadership guidance.

You will perform development, validation, transfer activities, and routine/non-routine testing, interpreting results and contributing to root cause analyses while maintaining compliant documentation and safety practices.