Analytical Chemist

Job Overview

Prime Analytical Laboratories, LLC, located in Concord is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join our laboratory team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting complex chemical analyses, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting quality control processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic environment that emphasizes precision, accuracy, and scientific excellence. Candidates should possess strong laboratory experience and expertise in various analytical techniques, including spectroscopy, and chromatography. Familiarity with GLP, CGMP, FDA regulations is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), spectroscopy, and microscopy.
• Conduct wet chemistry procedures and microbiological testing to support product development and quality assurance.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments including spectrophotometers and chromatographs to ensure accurate measurements.
• Maintain compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), CGMP, and FDA regulations during all testing activities.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Support method development, validation, and transfer activities for analytical procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Contribute to quality control initiatives by analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Ensure laboratory safety protocols are strictly followed at all times.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.
• Proven laboratory experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR), LC-MS, ICP-MS and GC-MS.
• Familiarity with GLP standards, CGMP guidelines, and FDA regulations governing pharmaceutical or biotech laboratories.
• Experience performing testing of peptide products and biological products.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes, and validation protocols.
• Prior experience in a regulated environment involving chemistry testing is advantageous. This position offers an engaging environment for professionals committed to scientific rigor and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience establishing analytical methods based on AOAC, USP and other technical documents.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• A team player with positive attitude who will enthusiastically embrace a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Previous experience working with different types of products and compounds is a plus.
• The person must be legal to work in the US. We do not sponsor work visas.
• Must pass criminal background and drug test prior to employment.
• Must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must be proficient using MS Word and Excel.

Physical requirements: must be able to lift at least 20 lbs, use computers, work standing up for long periods, able to read and write procedures and comprehend FDA government requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person