Senior Analytical Chemist: Lead Method Dev & GMP

Jobot; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

AD&D

On-Site Nurse

401k with match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead method development, validation, and transfer for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. You will interpret complex data, troubleshoot instruments, and support GMP/ISO compliance across manufacturing and R&D teams.

The role requires hands-on chromatography and spectroscopy expertise, plus project leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with local site responsibilities and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with 5+ years of related industry experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry with 10+ years of related experience
• Strong background in Analytical method development, Method validation, Technical transfer activities, GMP-regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, qualify, and transfer analytical test methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Perform complex chemical analyses and interpret analytical data to support manufacturing, quality, and R&D initiatives
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, GC, DSC, FTIR, UV-Vis, GPC, Particle Size Analysis, NIR, Auto-titrators
• Lead and support investigation studies, including out-of-specification (OOS) investigations
• Execute analytical method development plans and maintain accurate technical documentation
• Collaborate with technical teams on research projects, product introductions, and non-conforming material investigations
• Support laboratory procedures related to analytical and physical property testing
• Troubleshoot analytical and physical property testing issues to ensure accurate and timely results
• Prepare technical summaries and reports to support regulatory and quality compliance requirements
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and calibration activities
• Identify instrumentation improvements and support capital justification initiatives
• Manage third-party laboratory service vendors and contracts as needed
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior chemists and laboratory staff
• Support GMP and ISO compliance initiatives within the laboratory environment

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Method development

GMP awareness

LIMS experience

MS Office

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

DSC

FTIR

UV-Vis

GPC

Particle Size Analysis

NIR

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Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead method development, validation, and transfer for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. You will interpret complex data, troubleshoot instruments, and support GMP/ISO compliance across manufacturing and R&D teams.

The role requires hands-on chromatography and spectroscopy expertise, plus project leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with local site responsibilities and occasional travel.