Senior Analytical Chemist – Lead QC & Method Dev

Pharmavite; California (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) match

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking an experienced laboratory analyst to support QC release and investigations with advanced analytical testing. You will conduct physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses, review data for accuracy, and lead out-of-specification investigations.

Collaboration across QA, QC, and R&D ensures robust methods and compliance. Requires a four-year degree in chemistry/biology and 3–5 years in a lab setting; familiarity with USP/ICH guidelines and analytical equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science; advanced degree a plus.
• Three to five years of related laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines and compendia experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to advanced testing on raw materials, bulk, and finished products for QC release and investigations.
• Execute physical and chemical testing including density, LOD, dissolution, and UV/FTIR methods.
• Lead OOS investigations and troubleshoot instrumentation and methods.
• Review lab documentation and ensure alignment with compendia requirements.
• Develop and update methods and job aids; participate in method transfer and validation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Chemistry/Biology or related science

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP-OES

UV

FTIR

LC-MS

GC-MS

NMR

Job description

Pharmavite is seeking an experienced laboratory analyst to support QC release and investigations with advanced analytical testing. You will conduct physical, chemical, and instrumental analyses, review data for accuracy, and lead out-of-specification investigations.

Collaboration across QA, QC, and R&D ensures robust methods and compliance. Requires a four-year degree in chemistry/biology and 3–5 years in a lab setting; familiarity with USP/ICH guidelines and analytical equipment is preferred.