Senior Analytical Chemist

16h16 hours ago

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Greenville, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $125,000

About this role

The Senior Analytical Chemist performs routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products, following all applicable safety, quality, and regulation requirements. This 100% on-site role at Catalent’s Greenville facility provides laboratory troubleshooting for the team to ensure timely execution of analyses. The state-of-the-art site specializes in oral solid dosage forms with potent handling capabilities.

Independently conduct routine and complex testing using chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods like HPLC, GC, and UV for excipients, new chemical entities, and drug products. Interpret data, make recommendations to management for improvements or concerns, and compare results against specifications. Prepare reports and trend data to confirm requirements are met.

Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards such as reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation. Adhere to method instructions and internal SOPs to maintain testing accuracy and avoid repeat tests, deviations, or investigations. Support the dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on end-to-end solutions for oral solid dosage forms.

Author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, final submission-ready documents, and templates for junior team members. Join Catalent to work on Continuous Improvement Processes in a global leader advancing medicines from development to market. Contribute to delivering over 7,000 life-saving products to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent science degree with seven years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with six years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry
Master’s degree in a science-related field with five years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry
PhD in a science-related field with two years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry
Ability to lift 10-50lbs, unassisted
Majority of workday performed while standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing
Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients

Responsibilities

Independently perform routine and complex testing for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods (HPLC, GC, UV) of analysis for excipients, new chemical entities and/or drug products
Interpret data and make recommendations to management for improvement or potential concerns
Compare laboratory data against specifications, prepare reports, and trend data where applicable to determine if results meet requirements
Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards including reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation
Ensure accuracy of testing by following method/standard instructions and adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing, deviations, and investigations
Independently author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, final submission ready documents, and create document templates for junior team members
Provide laboratory troubleshooting for the team to assist in successful and timely execution of laboratory analyses