Senior Analytical Scientist - Method Development & Compliance

Focus Lab; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist to serve as the lab's top technical authority for regulated pharmaceutical analytical programs.

This role sets technical direction, ensures scientific defensibility, and provides expert oversight of complex work. Responsibilities include leading method development and lifecycle management, directing advanced studies, and reviewing critical data packages for regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/analytical labs with leadership in method development/validation.
• Expert knowledge of chromatographic and analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC/GC, dissolution, UV, FTIR).
• Strong technical writing, client communication and risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management strategy.
• Direct complex studies and resolve high-impact OOS/OOT investigations.
• Provide final technical review of data packages and regulatory documentation.
• Set lab-wide technical standards and evaluate new technologies.
• Represent the lab in client audits and regulatory inspections; mentor staff.

Skills

Method development

Team leadership

Scientific writing

Client communication

Risk-based decision-making

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree strongly preferred

Tools

HPLC/UPLC/GC

Dissolution testing

UV spectroscopy

FTIR

Job description

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist to serve as the lab's top technical authority for regulated pharmaceutical analytical programs.

This role sets technical direction, ensures scientific defensibility, and provides expert oversight of complex work. Responsibilities include leading method development and lifecycle management, directing advanced studies, and reviewing critical data packages for regulatory compliance.