Senior Analytical Chemist: Lead Method Dev & QC

FOCUS - A Cormica Lab; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist in New Jersey to generate and approve defensible analytical data in a cGMP environment. You will provide expert technical judgment to keep projects moving and ensure data integrity, while mentoring junior analysts.

Responsibilities include leading HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS and related assays, reviewing data, and supporting audits and client discussions. The role requires strong documentation, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry (or related) and 4+ years in pharma/biotech/analytical labs.
• Strong HPLC experience; solid grasp of USP/EP and 21 CFR 210/211.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS, UV, IR/FTIR, dissolution, and wet chemistry testing.
• Review chromatograms, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead OOS/OOT investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Drive method development, transfer, verification, qualification, and validation (FDA/ICH).
• Troubleshoot methods/instruments; support audits and client technical discussions.
• Mentor junior analysts and improve lab efficiency.

Skills

HPLC

Documentation

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

USP/EP knowledge

Job description

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist in New Jersey to generate and approve defensible analytical data in a cGMP environment. You will provide expert technical judgment to keep projects moving and ensure data integrity, while mentoring junior analysts.

Responsibilities include leading HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS and related assays, reviewing data, and supporting audits and client discussions. The role requires strong documentation, communication, and regulatory knowledge.