Pharma Chemist II: Analytical QC & Stability Expert

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off: 20 days + milestones

Personal days: 3 per year

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Analyst to perform comprehensive analyses of raw materials, in-process and finished products, ensuring compliance with USP, FDA, and cGMP guidelines.

You will operate HPLC, GC, FTIR, AA, UV/Vis, and ICP-MS instruments, enter data in LIMS, and support validation studies. The role requires a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Chemistry or related field with laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences with Analytical Chemistry coursework or lab experience (2–5 years or 0–3 years with Master’s).
• Proficient in wet and instrumental analyses and data handling.
• Ability to train others and lead by example.
• Flexibility to work weekends or varied shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and physical analyses on raw materials, in-process, finished products, and stability samples.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, GC, FTIR, AA, UV/Vis, ICP-MS) and LIMS systems.
• Validate processes, cleaning methods, and test methods; write SOPs and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Wet and instrumental analyses

Technical problem solving

multitasking

Effective communication

Training & leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences

Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences (optional)

Tools

HPLC

GC

FTIR

AA

UV/Vis

ICP-MS

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Analyst to perform comprehensive analyses of raw materials, in-process and finished products, ensuring compliance with USP, FDA, and cGMP guidelines.

You will operate HPLC, GC, FTIR, AA, UV/Vis, and ICP-MS instruments, enter data in LIMS, and support validation studies. The role requires a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) in Chemistry or related field with laboratory experience.