Senior Scientist

Long Island Labs Llc; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Long Island Labs Llc is seeking a Senior Scientist (R&D) to lead method development, validation, and analytical support for dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. The role requires expertise with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques and regulatory understanding.

You will guide junior scientists and ensure high-quality deliverables. Responsibilities include developing and validating methods, troubleshooting instruments, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD with 5+ years in a dietary supplements/pharmaceutical analytical development lab.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs and able to author quality investigations.
• Proficient with Empower, OpenLab, Masshunter, MassLynx and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, etc.) for materials and finished products.
• Perform method validation/verification per USP and ICH Q2(R2) guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments; ensure calibration and qualification compliance.
• Mentor junior chemists, train staff, and support work planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

cGMP understanding

Method development

Mentor junior staff

Analytical support

Education

Master’s / Ph.D. in chemistry/science/Pharmaceutics

Tools

Empower

OpenLab

MassHunter

MassLynx

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance

Job Description

Senior Scientist (R&D) is responsible for method development, validation, and analytical support activities for dietary supplements/pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires strong technical expertise in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, regulatory understanding, and the ability to guide junior scientists.

Major Duties / Responsibilities

• Method Development: Develop and optimize analytical methods (HPLC/UPLC, GC‑FID, LC‑MS/MS, GC‑MS/MS, ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, IC, etc.) for raw materials and finished products. This includes developing and optimizing sample‑preparation procedures for complex‑matrix finished forms.
• Method Validation: Perform and document method validation/verification per USP and ICH Q2(R2) guidelines.
• Instrument Troubleshooting: Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments; ensure calibration and qualification compliance.
• Mentor junior chemists, train staff, and support work planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum / Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master’s / Ph.D. degree in chemistry, science or Pharmaceutics.

Experience

• MS/Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in a dietary supplements/pharmaceutical analytical development lab.
• Must have good understanding of cGMPs and able to author quality investigations.
• Proficient in using softwares (such as Empower, openlab, Masshunter, Masslynx etc.) including custom field calculations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling small tools and instruments.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

Starting at $90,000.00 per year