Senior Analytical Chemist: QC Method Validation & GMP

Pharmaron; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Coventry, RI is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to support API manufacturing and development programs in a cGMP laboratory. You will validate, transfer, troubleshoot analytical methods, and oversee QC testing of materials and APIs.

The role requires PhD with 1–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience, or MS with 4–7 years. Mentorship, SOP writing, and supporting regulatory inspections are also included.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 1–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• MS with 4–7 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; BS with 5–8 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and method validation, troubleshooting, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities within the QC laboratory.
• Troubleshoot complex analytical challenges related to API characterization and GMP testing.
• Review analytical data, laboratory notebooks, and instrument qualification documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support laboratory investigations, deviations, and root cause analyses.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and serve as system owner for analytical instrumentation, including qualification and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Technical mentorship

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

BS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

FTIR

UV

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Pharmaron in Coventry, RI is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to support API manufacturing and development programs in a cGMP laboratory. You will validate, transfer, troubleshoot analytical methods, and oversee QC testing of materials and APIs.

The role requires PhD with 1–3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience, or MS with 4–7 years. Mentorship, SOP writing, and supporting regulatory inspections are also included.