Senior Analytical Chemist: Method Development & QA Lead

Focus Lab; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to generate and approve defensible analytical data in a cGMP environment for pharmaceutical and chemical clients.

You will lead method development, oversee instrument-based testing, and ensure data integrity while mentoring junior analysts and supporting audits. The role requires strong HPLC experience and familiarity with USP/EP and FDA/ICH guidelines, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and client communications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee HPLC/UPLC/GC, 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/UPLC/GC

LC-MS

UV/Vis

IR/FTIR

Dissolution

Wet chemistry

ALCOA+ data integrity

Documentation & reporting

Mentoring junior analysts

Client-facing communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

LC-MS

UV-Vis

IR/FTIR

Dissolution testing

Job description

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to generate and approve defensible analytical data in a cGMP environment for pharmaceutical and chemical clients.

You will lead method development, oversee instrument-based testing, and ensure data integrity while mentoring junior analysts and supporting audits. The role requires strong HPLC experience and familiarity with USP/EP and FDA/ICH guidelines, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and client communications.