Senior Analytical Development Scientist - Hybrid Pharma R&D

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for a hybrid role in the pharmaceutical R&D department. The candidate will lead development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Requirements include a Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry or related field, 6+ years of pharmaceutical analytical development experience, and strong expertise with HPLC and GC within GMP/ICH frameworks.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on pharmaceutical analytical development experience.
• Extensive experience with HPLC and GC.
• Proven expertise in method development, validation, and transfer under GMP/ICH guidelines.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with LIMS and analytical software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for drugs and products.
• Characterize substances and products (purity, potency, impurities).
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and ensure result reliability.
• Conduct stability studies per ICH guidelines and interpret data.
• Transfer methods to QC labs and support training.
• Prepare validation protocols and regulatory submission reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stay updated on regulatory expectations.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Data analysis

LIMS

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

GMP/ICH compliance

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for a hybrid role in the pharmaceutical R&D department. The candidate will lead development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

Requirements include a Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry or related field, 6+ years of pharmaceutical analytical development experience, and strong expertise with HPLC and GC within GMP/ICH frameworks.