Senior Analytical Chemist, Drug Product (GMP)

Parexel; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Scientist 3 – Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) to join a long-term on-site assignment at a client site in Rahway, NJ. This full-time role emphasizes chromatographic analyses, method development, GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to support release and stability testing. Qualified candidates will have a B.S.

or M.S. in chemistry or related life sciences with hands-on experience in UPLC/HPLC/GC, FTIR, KF, and dissolution.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences with GMP lab experience.
• Scientist 3 level: B.S. with 3–5 years or M.S. with 1–2 years in pharma QA/QC or analytical labs.

Responsibilities

• Perform chromatographic analyses (UPLC/HPLC/GC) and troubleshoot methods/instruments.
• Adhere to GDP and ALCOA+ in lab notebooks and data recording.
• Develop/validate analytical methods and support GMP release and stability testing.
• Process data, interpret results and generate reports.
• Work independently and in teams to manage multiple projects.

Skills

Chromatographic analysis (UPLC/HPLC/GC

GDP standards/ALCOA+ notebook

Analytical method development

Data processing & reporting

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Instrument troubleshooting

Dissolution

FTIR

KF

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry or related

Chemical Engineering/Biology/Biochemistry (relevant)

Tools

Empower software

GMP instrumentation

UPLC/HPLC/GC systems

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Scientist 3 – Analytical Chemist (Drug Product) to join a long-term on-site assignment at a client site in Rahway, NJ. This full-time role emphasizes chromatographic analyses, method development, GMP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to support release and stability testing. Qualified candidates will have a B.S.

or M.S. in chemistry or related life sciences with hands-on experience in UPLC/HPLC/GC, FTIR, KF, and dissolution.