Analytical Development Chemist

1d1 day ago

PBI-Gordon Companies

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

About this role

At PBI-Gordon Companies and subsidiaries, priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building careers and companies rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. The Analytical Development Chemist develops and validates analytical methods while providing support for product development.

This role designs, writes, and executes technical documents like protocols and reports. It serves as subject matter expert for analytical methods and technical writing in line with FDA, USP, and EP standards. Daily work involves coordinating validation projects and ensuring documentation is finalized and archived.

Oversee analytical services projects including formulations support to stability and validation. Coordinate method transfer and training with the Quality Control Laboratory while acting as technical resource for investigations. Understand data from formulation design to in-vitro/in-vivo performance to design supporting experiments.

Grow with employee ownership and comprehensive benefits. Access company-funded retirement, performance bonuses, medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Join a team focused on innovation and partnership in the chemical sciences field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or related field
3+ years experience with advanced degree or BS degree experience in pharmaceutical analytical method development and validations
Proficient in data analysis including raw data review and interpreting results
Strong writing and documentation skills (cGMP, protocols, reports, OOS investigations, lab notebooks)
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiar with using QMS systems (i.e., Empower, Master Control)

Responsibilities

Develop and validate analytical methods (Assay, Impurities, Dissolution, Cleaning, and Residual Solvents)
Design, write, and execute method validation protocols, reports, and other technical documents in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (FDA, USP, EP)
Coordinate validation projects and ensure all validation documentation is finalized, current, and archived
Oversee development of analytical services projects including formulations support to stability and validation
Understand and interpret data from formulation design to in-vitro/in-vivo performance and design experiments to support product development
Understand the purpose and objective of studies to design laboratory experiments and protocols
Coordinate analytical method transfer and training of testing with the Quality Control Laboratory and serve as technical resource for investigations

Benefits

Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs