Senior Scientist – LC/MS (GMP pharma testing)

VRS Recruitment; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

VRS Recruitment is seeking an experienced analytical chemist for a growing pharmaceutical organization developing peptide-based therapeutics in Carlsbad, CA. The role focuses on developing, validating, and transferring LC-MS, HPLC, and GC methods for raw materials and peptide products within GMP-regulated drug development.

The candidate will perform routine and non-routine testing, investigate analytical issues, and prepare technical/regulatory reports, SOPs, and CMC documentation while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with LC-MS, HPLC, and GC method development and validation.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ICH/FDA validation guidelines, and the drug development process would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials and peptide products using LC-MS, HPLC, and GC.
• Perform routine and non-routine testing, investigate analytical issues, and prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation.
• Support quality and CMC activities by authoring SOPs, reviewing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

GC

GMP knowledge

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a growing pharmaceutical organization developing peptide-based therapeutics. This role is ideal for an experienced analytical chemist with strong LC-MS expertise and a background in GMP-regulated drug development

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for raw materials and peptide products using LC-MS, HPLC, and GC.
• Perform routine and non-routine testing, investigate analytical issues, and prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation.
• Support quality and CMC activities by authoring SOPs, reviewing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with LC-MS, HPLC, and GC method development and validation.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ICH/FDA validation guidelines, and the drug development process would be highly beneficial

Salary / Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and PTO package.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge peptide therapeutics in a collaborative R&D environment.