Research Chemist II

1d1 day ago

Lonza

Tampa, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical chemistry expertise in a regulated laboratory environment supporting Product Development projects. As a Research Chemist II, you will contribute hands-on scientific insight, mentor others, and play a key role in delivering high-quality data that supports drug development and innovation.

Plan, design, and execute scientific assignments and experiments supporting Product Development initiatives. Provide scientific and technical accountability for project-level deliverables. Collect, analyze, and interpret analytical data while preparing reports, protocols, SOPs, and internal guidance documents.

Apply hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, dissolution, FTIR, DSC, TGA, and KF to support method execution and improvement. Identify atypical results, contribute to investigations, and help define corrective actions. Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMPs, safety standards, SOPs, and inspection readiness.

Support training and mentoring of team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Join cross-functional teams in an inclusive and ethical workplace. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and leadership exposure.

Requirements

Experience in analytical chemistry within pharmaceutical or drug development environments
Strong hands-on HPLC experience (method execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation strongly preferred)
Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and support project deliverables
Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation in a regulated setting
Strong understanding of laboratory safety, compliance, and data integrity expectations
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute scientific assignments and experiments supporting Product Development initiatives
Provide scientific and technical accountability for project-level deliverables
Collect, analyze, and interpret analytical data; prepare reports, protocols, SOPs, and internal guidance documents
Apply hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, dissolution, FTIR, DSC, TGA, KF) to support method execution and improvement
Identify atypical results, contribute to investigations, and help define corrective actions
Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMPs, safety standards, SOPs, and inspection readiness
Support training and mentoring of team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

An agile career and dynamic working culture
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and leadership exposure