Senior Scientist

Long Island Labs Llc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island Labs Llc in New York, NY, seeks a Senior Scientist (R&D) to lead method development, validation and analytical support for dietary supplements/pharmaceuticals. You will guide junior scientists and ensure compliance with USP and ICH guidelines, using HPLC/UPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-OES/MS and IC.

The role requires MS/PhD with 5+ years in a development lab, strong cGMP understanding and proficiency in Empower, OpenLAB, MassHunter and MassLynx.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in chemistry, science, or pharmaceutics.
• 5+ years in dietary supplements/pharmaceutical analytical development.
• Strong knowledge of cGMPs and ability to author quality investigations.
• Experience with Empower, OpenLAB, MassHunter, MassLynx and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for raw materials and finished products.
• Validate methods per USP and ICH Q2(R2) guidelines.
• Troubleshoot instruments and ensure calibration/qualification.
• Mentor junior chemists and assist with work planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Method development

Method validation

Instrument troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge

Mentor chemists

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s / Ph.D. in chemistry or related field

Tools

Empower

OpenLAB

MassHunter

MassLynx

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $90,000.00 per year

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