Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist

Location: Woodbury, MN Pay Rate: $33/hour Assignment: 6-Month Contract with Potential to Extend or Convert to Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform laboratory testing of pharmaceutical products, drug-device combination products, raw materials, and finished products. This position will use a variety of analytical techniques and laboratory systems to support routine testing, stability studies, product development, and analytical projects within a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing according to approved methods, specifications, and SOPs.
• Conduct wet chemistry and instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, dissolution equipment, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Test raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products.
• Use Empower or similar chromatography data systems to acquire and analyze results.
• Document testing and results using electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Support stability studies, method development, and method validation activities.
• Assist with qualification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Review analytical data, troubleshoot testing issues, and apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
• May prepare technical documents, including test methods, protocols, reports, work instructions, and specifications.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry or another science discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of analytical laboratory/testing experience or equivalent laboratory coursework.
• Basic understanding of GMP requirements.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, or other analytical laboratory techniques preferred.
• Experience with Empower, LIMS, or electronic laboratory notebooks is a plus.
• Strong documentation, data analysis, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing changing priorities.