Senior Analytical Chemist – GxP Lab Leader

Pace® Labs; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Pace® Life Sciences in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry to perform complex laboratory testing and develop/validate analytical methods in a GxP-regulated environment. This onsite, full-time role involves data interpretation, troubleshooting instrumentation, and delivering reliable results from development through commercialization.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry-related field and 8–10 years of relevant experience, with strong GLP/GxP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, UV/Vis, FTIR, spectroscopy, dissolution, and supplementary wet chemistry in accordance with SOPs and GxP requirements.
• Lead analytical method development, optimization, and validation activities to ensure methods are suitable for intended use and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret data, troubleshoot analytical issues, and prepare clear summaries, technical reports, and documentation of experimental results.
• Document procedures, observations, results, deviations, and investigations accurately in laboratory notebooks, LIMS, and other required systems.
• Lead and facilitate OOS and OOT investigations, help identify root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Author, review, and revise test methods, validation protocols, SOPs, and related technical documents.
• Collaborate with project teams, quality partners, and laboratory colleagues to meet client expectations.
• Follow all safety requirements, GxP standards, and internal quality policies.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory personnel as needed.

Job description

Pace® Life Sciences in Oakdale, MN is seeking a Scientist III, Analytical Chemistry to perform complex laboratory testing and develop/validate analytical methods in a GxP-regulated environment. This onsite, full-time role involves data interpretation, troubleshooting instrumentation, and delivering reliable results from development through commercialization.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry-related field and 8–10 years of relevant experience, with strong GLP/GxP