Senior Analytical Scientist

Summary of the Position: The Analytical Scientist will be expected to develop and validate new analytical methods with minimum to no supervision as well as to provide technical support to other corporate groups including Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and International Business.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Analytical Scientist reports to Analytical Chemistry (AC) Management.

· Performs Quality Control testing and data review to support timely release of product in weekly basis.

· Effective development, optimization, and validation of scientifically sound analytical methods to ensure analysis and prompt release of raw materials, finished products, and stability studies.

· Proficient in Empower Software and other laboratory software use in QC environment for chromatographic, spectroscopic methods as well as wet chemistry.

· Assess testing methodologies and their application to different sample matrix, instrumentation and will include evaluation of testing results from contract laboratories to be sure that the agreed methods and testing parameters were properly followed.

· Maintains current knowledge of latest technological and scientific trends and serves as an analytical science resource for the rest of the group. Mentor and train chemists in the proper execution, including interpretation of validation studies.

· Responsible for producing hazardous waste from it point of generation. Managing all produced in accordance with RCRA and SCDHEC regulations to include: proper containers, a

Experience required:

- 5 years experience performing analytical method development of nutraceutical and/or pharmaceutical products in a cGMP regulated environment.

- Intermediate or mid-level experience in method development of complex nutraceutical matrices/finished products.

- Knowledge in the characterization and elucidation of botanical compound structures by study of the compound structure, spectroscopic methods and Mass spectrometry.

- Required Bachelors degree in Chemistry, concentrations: Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical or Polymer Chemistry preferred; or, a Master’s/Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of technical experience in a GMP environment.

- Strong understanding of instrumentation such as: FTIR, HPLC, ICP, QG, UV-Vis, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, HPTLC.

- Strong troubleshooting skills on HPLC and GC.

- Proficient in Empower chromatography acquisition database software.

- Strong analytical skills in laboratory techniques and fundamentals such as titration, gravimetric methods, separation techniques and others.

- This position will periodically support product release as part of method development responsibilities.

- Knowledge of industry regulations, FDA, and ICH guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain Laboratory Accreditations such as ISO 17025, NSF.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person