Senior Chemist

Focus Lab; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will execute and oversee a range of analytical techniques, review data for accuracy, and lead investigations and method development efforts while mentoring junior staff to improve overall lab efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field; 4+ years in pharma/biotech/analytical labs.
• Strong HPLC experience; solid grasp 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

LC-MS

Documentation

Client-facing communication

Method development

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

LC-MS

UV/Vis

IR/FTIR

Job description

Who We Are

TPM Laboratories, Inc. is an independent contract testing laboratory providing personalized analytical services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. TPM Labs specializes in Analytical Research and Development Testing Services, Quality Control Testing and Stability Storage & Testing Services. Our goal is to provide high quality, cost effective and timely service, personalized to meet your needs.

What You’ll Own

TPM Laboratories is hiring a Senior Analytical Chemist to generate and approve defensible analytical data for pharmaceutical and chemical clients in a cGMP environment. This role exists to provide expert technical judgment, keep projects moving, and ensure data integrity.

Key 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

Required qualifications:

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

Apply if you can work independently and hold a high bar for quality.

Your Typical Day

You start by checking instrument status and the day’s priorities, then move between the bench and the data system as samples come in. You’ll spend focused time interpreting chromatograms, confirming calculations, and documenting work to ALCOA+ expectations. When unexpected results appear, you shift into investigation mode - pulling history, comparing trends, and aligning next steps with QA and the client. Between runs, you answer technical questions from analysts, give quick coaching, and keep projects on schedule. Late day often includes drafting or tightening SOPs, reviewing method documents, and preparing for upcoming stability pulls or audit requests.