Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Access to cutting-edge instrumentation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Scientist specialized in Analytical Chemistry to join our R&D team in Welkom, with a mix of on-site and remote flexibility. You will develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for characterizing chemical compounds and drug substances, using HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.

You will collaborate with formulation scientists, process chemists, and QC teams to provide analytical support, stay current with regulatory guidelines, and contribute to scientific

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Hands-on with chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC).
• Proficiency in data analysis software and GLP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for characterization of chemical compounds and drug substances.
• Utilize analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.
• Perform method development and troubleshooting for complex analytical challenges.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, generating reports and documenting results.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, process chemists, and QC teams for analytical support.
• Stay updated on advancements and regulatory guidelines in analytical chemistry.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Problem solving

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

NMR

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist with a specialization in Analytical Chemistry to join their dynamic research and development team in Welkom . This role is crucial for characterizing novel compounds, supporting process development, and ensuring the quality and consistency of our client's products. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing sophisticated analytical methods using a variety of techniques. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and contribute to scientific innovation within a supportive and collaborative R&D environment, with a mix of on-site and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for the characterization of chemical compounds and drug substances.
• Utilize a wide range of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and spectroscopy.
• Perform method development and troubleshooting for complex analytical challenges.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, generating comprehensive reports and documenting results accurately.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists, process chemists, and quality control teams to provide analytical support.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in analytical chemistry and relevant regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical method development and validation within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with various chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities and support for further education.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between home and office.
• Access to cutting‑edge analytical instrumentation and facilities.