Scientist, Analysis Review

PerkinElmer; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Scientist, Analysis Review to serve as a technical reviewer ensuring analytical data across chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, aerosol, and physical testing meet quality standards. You will verify data integrity, support E2E Laboratory Modernization, and collaborate with lab staff, quality teams, and clients to deliver accurate results.

The role emphasizes autonomy, technical leadership, and ensuring timely reporting in a regulated environment with ISO 17025

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• OR Master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD in a related discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and provide technical leadership.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of mentoring junior staff and managing complex priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of analytical data generated from chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, aerosol, and physical testing laboratories.
• Evaluate chromatographic integrations, calculations, quality control results, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Verify compliance with laboratory procedures, ISO 17025 requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Support investigations involving out-of-specification, out-of-trend, and atypical results.
• Participate in deviation assessments, corrective action activities, and root cause investigations.
• Review laboratory notebooks, electronic records, and LIMS entries to ensure completeness and traceability.
• Support method validation and technology transfer activities by providing technical review and data assessment.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists, quality personnel, and clients to ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical results.
• Identify opportunities to improve data review processes and laboratory efficiency.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Data review

Chromatography & MS

LIMS familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Written communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

LIMS

Chromatography data systems

Mass spectrometry software

Quality management systems (ISO 17025)

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Scientist, Analysis Review

Location(s)
Altria (East Jackson St, Richmond) - Customer Site VA

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Scientist, Analysis Review serves as a technical reviewer responsible for ensuring analytical data generated across multiple laboratory disciplines meet applicable scientific, regulatory, and quality requirements. As part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program, this role supports laboratory operations through independent review and verification of analytical results generated using chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, aerosol, and physical testing methodologies. The Scientist works closely with laboratory personnel, quality teams, and clients to ensure data integrity, timely reporting, and compliance with established procedures and ISO 17025 quality standards. The Scientist performs the activities above with significant autonomy and technical leadership, serving as a technical resource for less experienced staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of analytical data generated from chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, aerosol, and physical testing laboratories.


• Evaluate chromatographic integrations, calculations, quality control results, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and data integrity.


• Verify compliance with laboratory procedures, ISO 17025 requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.


• Support investigations involving out-of-specification, out-of-trend, and atypical results.


• Participate in deviation assessments, corrective action activities, and root cause investigations.


• Review laboratory notebooks, electronic records, and LIMS entries to ensure completeness and traceability.


• Support method validation and technology transfer activities by providing technical review and data assessment.


• Collaborate with laboratory scientists, quality personnel, and clients to ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical results.


• Identify opportunities to improve data review processes and laboratory efficiency.


• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills:

• Strong analytical reasoning and technical problem-solving capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret chromatographic and analytical data.


• Understanding of data integrity principles and quality systems.


• Familiarity with chromatography, mass spectrometry, dissolution, aerosol, and physical testing methodologies.


• Strong attention to detail and technical writing skills.


• Ability to investigate out-of-specification and atypical results.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related scientific discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.


• OR Master’s degree in a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.


• OR PhD in a related discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and provide technical leadership.


• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of mentoring junior staff and managing complex priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing analytical data review in a regulated environment.


• Familiarity with chromatography data systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).


• Experience supporting investigations, CAPA activities, and deviation assessments.


• Experience working in ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, or FDA-regulated laboratories.


• Experience supporting method validation and technology transfer programs.


• Knowledge of tobacco, nicotine, pharmaceutical, or consumer product testing.

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.


• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.


• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite. Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.


• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).


• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.


• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.


• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.


• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.


• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment.

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $65,000to $80,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.