Senior Analytical Chemist – HPLC, Potency & Impurity

Eagle Analytical; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Analytical is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to perform advanced analyses in a high-volume lab, focusing on HPLC, potency, and impurity testing. You will guide junior staff, ensure data integrity, and support method validation while maintaining compliance with cGMP/cGLP and ISO 17025.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a regulated chemistry lab, strong instrumentation skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a regulated analytical laboratory (cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, A2LA).
• Experience with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with HPLC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of instrumental analysis procedures used in modern chemistry laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and moderately complex chemical analyses, including HPLC, assay, potency, and impurity testing.
• Lead sample tracking, test execution, and result reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve unexpected test results or equipment issues.
• Conduct instrument maintenance, calibration, and advanced troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Review laboratory SOPs and contribute to their revision or creation; provide guidance to junior staff on SOP compliance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, A2LA, and company SOPs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, method optimization, and high-volume workflow management.
• Train and mentor Analytical Chemist I and entry-level staff.
• Support internal audits, safety inspections, and client audits as needed.
• Assist with special projects, technical evaluations, and cross-functional laboratory initiatives.
• Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations effectively to laboratory and quality leadership.

Skills

HPLC proficiency

UV-Vis instrumentation

Troubleshooting analytical methods

Data integrity

Microsoft Office & LIMS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory data management systems (LIMS)

HPLC systems

Job description

Eagle Analytical is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to perform advanced analyses in a high-volume lab, focusing on HPLC, potency, and impurity testing. You will guide junior staff, ensure data integrity, and support method validation while maintaining compliance with cGMP/cGLP and ISO 17025.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a regulated chemistry lab, strong instrumentation skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.