Senior Chemist

Actalent, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/PTO

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Pharmaceutical Chemist in Rockledge, FL to perform chemical analyses and manage laboratory operations within a small team. The role requires familiarity with FDA requirements, good documentation practices, and SOP adherence. Growth into team leadership is available as responsibilities expand.

The candidate will maintain data, supervise testing supplies, and edit SOPs while ensuring GLP and cGMP compliance in daily lab work.

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical chemistry and lab practices.
• Familiar with FDA requirements for lab personnel.
• Ability to document data per GLP and SOPs.
• Proficient in maintaining SOPs and test methods.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of chemicals and finished products.
• Maintain data using Good Documentation Practices.
• Order and manage supplies for testing.
• Peer review colleagues' work for accuracy.
• Maintain and calibrate lab instrumentation.
• Ensure GLP and cGMP compliance.
• Edit applicable SOPs and test methods.
• Interface with equipment service providers.
• Cross-train in the microbiological laboratory.

Skills

HPLC

GC

Reagent prep

Analytical chemistry

Wet chemistry

Titration

FDA requirements

Documentation

Independence

Tools

GCMS

Job description

Actalent is Hiring a Pharmacuetical Chemist!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient High Level Chemist to perform chemical analysis and manage laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will be familiar with FDA requirements, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a small team and eventually lead your own team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of chemicals and finished products.
• Maintain and record all data using Good Documentation Practices.
• Order and maintain adequate supplies needed for testing.
• Conduct peer reviews of other analysts' work for accuracy.
• Perform laboratory maintenance duties as needed.
• Author and edit applicable Standard Operating Procedures and test methods.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate lab instrumentation per Company SOPs.
• Monitor unit performance and take proactive measures to ensure proficiency, efficiency, and conformance to cGMP.
• Review and approve specific quality documentation including raw materials, finished products, consumer complaints, lab incidents and investigations, and annual product reports.
• Initiate and conduct continuous improvement initiatives for the laboratory.
• Practice safe laboratory operations.
• Direct interface with laboratory equipment service providers.
• Cross-train in the microbiological laboratory.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with HPLC and GC equipment.
• Expertise in all common laboratory techniques, including reagent preparation and labeling.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical and scientific calculations.
• Experience with analytical chemistry, wet chemistry, and titration.
• Knowledge of FDA requirements for laboratory personnel.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with gas chromatography (GCMS).
• Knowledge of raw material testing.
• Familiarity with quality control and analytical development.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a pharmaceutical company with a smaller team of about 10 employees. The role requires working in a laboratory setting, maintaining and calibrating lab instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockledge, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockledge, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.