Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Analytical Chemist

Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)

Reports to: Director Laboratory Operations

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Our Chicago, IL site provides toxicology testing and research laboratory services and specialized pre-clinical studies in support of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.

Position/Job Summary :

The individual in this position is involved in studies that evaluate the safety and/or toxicity of various materials (e.g., pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.). This position involves formulating, developing and validating methodologies for dose formulation analysis. As needed, the Analytical Chemist supervises support personnel and reports to the Director of Laboratory Operations. This is a full-time on‑site position at our Chicago facility with no provisions for working remotely.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Frontage Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chemist/Scientist for the Dose Formulation Analysis (DFA) group supporting non-clinical toxicology studies conducted under GLP regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical test methods for dose formulation analysis.

• Preparation of formulations (e.g., solutions, suspensions, etc.) to be used in toxicology studies

• Perform analysis of dose formulation samples using HPLC/UPLC
• Analyze and interpret analytical data with high accuracy and scientific rigor
• Prepare and review Method Development/Validation and Dose Formulation Analysis (DFA) reports for GLP toxicology studies

• Function as Study Director on analytical validation studies

• Ensure compliance with GLP, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
• Maintain analytical instruments and troubleshooting method/instrument-related issues
• Collaborate with toxicology, formulation, and study management teams to support study timelines

• Prepares SOPs and study specific methodologies
• Leads and coordinates activities of less experienced staff in specific assignments
• Interact with Study Directors and help define study priorities and schedules
• Implements and enforce the use of safety procedures
• Completes tasks within time and budget constraints
• Demonstrates the ability to contribute to the success of assignments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC systems.
• Experience with Mass Spectrometry will be preferred.
• Strong experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Experience supporting Non-GLP and GLP non-clinical toxicology studies is preferred.
• Excellent scientific writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced CRO environment.
• Experience in dose formulation analysis for toxicology studies.
• Familiarity with FDA, OECD, and GLP regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Agilent Open Lab software.

Salary: $65-80k, negotiable based on experience.

Benefits :

• 401k Employer Match with immediate vesting
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance with multiple coverage options
• FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Holidays and PTO

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability .