Research Chemist - Mass Spectrometry

22h22 hours ago

Intertek

Whitehouse, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $150,000

About this role

Intertek Pharmaceutical Services in Whitehouse, New Jersey, is a cGMP contract testing, analytical research and development laboratory. It works directly with pharmaceutical companies to bring safe and effective products to market. The Trace Organics team uses state-of-the-art Orbitrap instrumentation for extractables and leachables challenges.

Research Chemists plan and execute extractables studies, leachable studies, and mass spectrometry method validations independently or in teams. They provide high-level evaluation of complex mass spectral data and develop new GC/MS and LC/MS methods for customer requests. Tasks include sample preparation, applying lab methods, troubleshooting, and instrument maintenance.

This fast-paced, flexible environment enables direct client interaction to understand needs and impact patient quality of life. Join an expert team of accomplished scientists solving difficult technical challenges. Engage in complex conversations on study design, validation, and regulatory guidance.

Opportunities include coaching, feedback, on-site and off-site training for career growth. Work with motivated individuals in a rewarding setting focused on innovation. Intertek supports advancement through knowledge sharing and problem-solving in mass spectrometry.

Requirements

Expertise with Orbitrap instrumentation for extractables and leachables
Proficiency in GC/MS and LC/MS techniques
Ability to interpret complex mass spectral data
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines including cGMP, CFR, USP, PQRI, BPOG
Experience in extractables studies, leachable studies and method validations
Skills in material characterization and correlation studies
Competence in instrument troubleshooting, repair and maintenance

Responsibilities

Plan and execute extractable studies, extractable-leachable correlation studies, mass spectrometry-based method validations, leachable studies and material characterization studies independently and as part of a team
Provide high-level evaluation of complex mass spectral data
Engage in complex conversations with clients on study design, validation questions
Guide clients based on understanding of regulatory environment including cGMP, CFR, USP, PQRI, BPOG
Write complex reports for extractable studies, extractable-leachable correlation studies and method validation studies
Work with group members to advance GC/MS and LC/MS technology through knowledge of the field and innovative problem-solving
Develop new GC/MS and LC/MS methods to address customer requests
Support GC/MS and LC/MS studies through safe operation of instruments, appropriate sample preparation, applying existing lab methods, troubleshooting problems, repair and maintenance