Senior Analytical Chemist — Lead Method Development & QA

Certified-Group; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Certified Group in California is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead advanced testing of dietary supplement, cosmetics, and related products using HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and other methods. You will generate, interpret, and review data, troubleshoot instruments, and support method development and validation in a GMP/ISO 17025 environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, at least five years of analytical lab experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Minimum five years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry principles, instrumentation, and methodologies.
• GlP, GMP, GDP, ISO 17025 familiarity.
• Experience with method development, validation, and troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience training or mentoring laboratory personnel preferred.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with chromatography software and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical testing using HPLC, GC, LC/MS, GC/MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, UV-Vis, FTIR, titration, gravimetric analysis, and other approved methodologies.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and quality control materials.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate analytical data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Identify atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), or questionable results and assist with investigations and corrective actions.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, qualify, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities as applicable.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance activities required by ISO 17025 and other accreditation standards.
• Maintain analytical records, instrument logs, calibration records, and quality documentation in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in the development, optimization, validation, and implementation of analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Draft, revise, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory personnel and provide guidance on analytical methodologies, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel on laboratory techniques, instrumentation, quality systems, and laboratory procedures.
• Cross-train across multiple laboratory functions and provide operational support as needed.
• Assist laboratory leadership with workflow coordination, technical problem solving, and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Operations, Customer Service, and other departments to support organizational objectives.
• Plan and prioritize workload to meet established turnaround times, customer expectations, and business needs.
• Learn and implement new technologies, analytical techniques, and best practices as appropriate.

Job description

Certified Group in California is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead advanced testing of dietary supplement, cosmetics, and related products using HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and other methods. You will generate, interpret, and review data, troubleshoot instruments, and support method development and validation in a GMP/ISO 17025 environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field, at least five years of analytical lab experience, and strong analytical and problem-solving