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About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and optimize sample‑preparation procedures for complex‑matrix finished forms.
• Perform and document 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.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Chromatographic techniques
• Spectroscopic techniques
• HPLC/UPLC
• GC‑FID
• LC‑MS/MS
• GC‑MS/MS
• ICP‑OES
• ICP‑MS
• IC
• Empower
• openlab
• Masshunter
• Masslynx

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience in a dietary supplements/pharmaceutical analytical development lab.

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

• Starting at $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

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