Analytical Chemist

Polysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products.

We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries.

We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA’s ChemStewards® Management System.

We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.

The Senior Analytical Chemist primary responsibility is independent development of analytical methods that are suitable for validation and preparing for validation by drafting Test Methods, method validation or verification protocols with ICH, USP and other regulatory standards in mind.

Other responsibilities also include: execution of method validations or verifications, drafting of method validation or verification reports, transferring validated test methods via hands-on training to the Quality Control department, routine testing following established Test Methods, updating Standard Operating Procedures to improve lab functions, perform troubleshooting on Analytical R&D laboratory equipment, review of colleague’s laboratory notebooks, and investigation into materials and/or processes to support other Polysciences' departments.

The ideal candidate will be quality-focused, collaborative and capable of mentoring or training junior team members in areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:



* Develop new analytical methods for its intended use.


* Verify, validate, and transfer analytical methods to the QC as required for business need


* Perform testing of raw materials, in-process, intermediates and finished product samples according to compendial, internal or customer provided methods and compare results to internal or customer specification


* Aid in maintaining efficient turnaround time of analysis to support NPI and business needs in collaboration with cross functional departments.

Communicate analytical results to Principal Analytical Chemist and other relevant parties in a timely manner


* Employ sound and compliant laboratory techniques and logic per industry standards to assist in troubleshooting, investigating and resolving analytical challenges through critical analysis.

(Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical lab equipment to minimize downtime.  This will include but is not limit to, maintenance of analytical balances, pH meter, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, HPLC, GC, GPC, LCMS, GCMS, and NMR


* Familiar with ISO or GMP documentation (hard copy and electronic) of analytical results and assurance of laboratory.


* Knowledge with ICH Guidelines and USP Guidelines for Analytical Method Validations.



* Support audit readiness with understanding of FDA and ISO regulations and requirements.



* Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment (5S) for all Laboratory areas....