R&D Analytical Chemist

Accentuate Staffing; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an R&D PDM Assistant for a fast-growing pharmaceutical company in Wilson, NC. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–2 years of analytical lab experience. Responsibilities include supporting analytical method transfers and maintaining compliance with GMP and GLP standards. Competitive pay and benefits are offered for this contract-to-hire position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of analytical laboratory experience in a regulated industry (pharma, healthcare, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, GDP, and USP standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with chromatography, mass spectrometry, or raw material testing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across multifunctional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical method transfer, validation, and USP verification.
• Conduct USP compendial testing (assay, dissolution, content uniformity).
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Assist with equipment qualification, lab start-up activities, SOP development, and compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
• Participate in laboratory audits, ensuring readiness and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Support implementation of Lab 5S principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Raw material testing

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a fast-growing pharmaceutical company who is hiring for an R&D PDM Assistant. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, offering competitive pay and benefits, working onsite in Wilson, NC. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of analytical laboratory experience, strong knowledge of GMP/GLP, and attention to detail in regulated environments.

Responsibilities:

1. Support analytical method transfer, validation, and USP verification studies in accordance with ICH and USP guidelines.
2. Conduct USP compendial testing (e.g., assay, dissolution, content uniformity, identification).
3. Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and support investigations and root cause analysis.
4. Assist with equipment qualification, lab start-up activities, SOP development, and compliance with GMP and GLP standards.
5. Participate in laboratory audits, ensuring readiness and adherence to quality and safety standards.
6. Support implementation of Lab 5S principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, or related field.
2. 1–2 years of analytical laboratory experience in a regulated industry (pharma, healthcare, manufacturing).
3. Familiarity with GMP, GLP, GDP, and USP standards.
4. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
5. Experience with chromatography, mass spectrometry, or raw material testing preferred.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across multifunctional teams.