Senior MSAT Chemist — Advanced Method Development & Validation

Argenta; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta is seeking a Senior Chemist, MSAT at our Shawnee, KS site to lead analytical method development, transfer, verification and validation of active ingredients and finished drug products. This role requires cGMP/GLP experience and strong instrumental skills to ensure quality and compliance.

You will mentor colleagues, set up new instrumentation, and ensure adherence to SOPs and lab practices, while collaborating with project teams and clients to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with 6+ years in cGMP/GLP lab (BS) or 3+ years (MS).
• Proficient in HPLC and GC analysis and reagent preparation.
• Experience with wet chemistry methods (pH, viscosity, density, particle size).
• Mass spec experience preferred.
• Able to operate and troubleshoot lab instrumentation; GMP/FDA knowledge.
• Strong data interpretation and written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain records for method development, transfer, verification and validation of analytical methods per cGMP.
• Lead method transfer and verification protocols and associated reports.
• Develop cleaning validation protocols and produce detailed reports.
• Develop analytical methods to assess purity, potency and stability of drugs.
• Manage workload, meet schedules, and coordinate with project teams.
• Serve as backup and mentor for lab staff; lead new instrumentation setup and qualification.
• Interpret USP/EP/JP monographs and analytical methodologies.
• Write SOPs and provide training to others as SME in lab practices.
• Perform root cause analyses and document investigations.
• Provide SME input on project calls with internal and external teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

GMP/FDA knowledge

Industry trends awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Argenta is seeking a Senior Chemist, MSAT at our Shawnee, KS site to lead analytical method development, transfer, verification and validation of active ingredients and finished drug products. This role requires cGMP/GLP experience and strong instrumental skills to ensure quality and compliance.

You will mentor colleagues, set up new instrumentation, and ensure adherence to SOPs and lab practices, while collaborating with project teams and clients to drive successful outcomes.