Senior QC Analyst - Formulation & Analytics

Pace® Labs; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K retirement savings plan

Life

Disability

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Optional legal coverage

ID theft protection

Job summary

Pace Labs in Massachusetts is seeking a lead formulation and process development scientist to design scalable drug formulations for small molecules and biologics in early-stage trials. You will guide material and product evaluation with advanced technical knowledge and coordinate analytical testing.

The role requires 5+ years in a lab, strong writing skills, and leadership abilities to mentor peers while collaborating across teams to drive quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in a laboratory setting with analytical methods and formulation development.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience, including GMP SOP development.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex chemistry, biochemistry, and formulation data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to management and/or clients.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods; perform routine and advanced testing using instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, FTIR, and ddPCR.
• Design and develop robust, scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics in early-stage clinical trials; optimize manufacturing processes for drug products.
• Write and review GMP SOPs.
• Conduct analytical testing following SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and GMP standards.
• Train and mentor team members on analytical methods, instrumentation, and best practices, as required.
• Collaborate across teams to improve efficiency and deliver high-quality results.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused environment aligned with Pace’s mission.

Skills

Analytical methods

Formulation development

Leadership

Scientific writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry/Biology or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

FTIR

ddPCR

Job description

Pace Labs in Massachusetts is seeking a lead formulation and process development scientist to design scalable drug formulations for small molecules and biologics in early-stage trials. You will guide material and product evaluation with advanced technical knowledge and coordinate analytical testing.

The role requires 5+ years in a lab, strong writing skills, and leadership abilities to mentor peers while collaborating across teams to drive quality and compliance.