Analytical Chemist II

Analytical Chemist II

Long-Term Opportunity | Excellent Industry Experience | Day Shift | Offers Benefits
Job Description
The Analytical Chemist II plays a key role in ensuring that raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods consistently meet customer and regulatory analytical requirements. This position supports a fast-growing manufacturing operation by validating analytical methods, performing complex testing, and maintaining high standards of quality in a cGMP laboratory environment. The role is part of the quality team at the Eden Prairie facility and serves as a senior technical resource within the lab.
Responsibilities

• Validate analytical procedures, test methods, chemical assays, and laboratory processes used to detect and identify active ingredients to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory guidelines.
• Validate analytical test methods for testing controlled articles, including raw materials, bulk product, and filled product, to ensure methods are robust, reliable, and compliant.
• Calibrate, monitor, and maintain laboratory test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable analytical results.
• Accurately record all data and pertinent information in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Create and maintain monthly Key Quality Indicators (KQI) in a timely and accurate manner to support continuous improvement and quality reporting.
• Conduct detailed batch record reviews to verify compliance with cGMP practices and identify potential issues or deviations.
• Document out-of-specification (OOS) situations, determine root causes, and recommend or support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Lead OOS investigations, review findings, and approve analytical data and product release (ADPRs) for fill and stability studies.
• Ensure analytical specifications are met for raw materials, bulk product, and finished goods, and that all results are documented and maintained to meet customer expectations.
• Report test results clearly and promptly, and ensure accurate and timely transition of quarantined raw materials, bulk product, and finished products based on those results.
• Troubleshoot out-of-specification situations by identifying potential causes, recommending solutions, and implementing corrective actions where appropriate.
• Ensure Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are followed and align with applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks in a complete, accurate, and up-to-date manner to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing documentation, explaining laboratory processes, and supporting audit readiness.
• Promote and institutionalize 5S principles (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in all aspects of the department to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe laboratory environment.
• Work closely with Analytical Chemists and QC Chemists in a collaborative team setting to support testing, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a senior technical resource within the laboratory by providing mentorship, training, work review, troubleshooting support, and quality control assistance to other team members.
• Support a high-volume, fast-paced production environment by adapting to changing priorities and workloads while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of industry analytical chemistry experience, including hands-on work with HPLC, GC, and USP methods.
• 2+ years of experience with analytical method development or optimization.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cGMP laboratory environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, including HPLC and GC.
• Experience with gas chromatography (GC) and related instrumentation.
• Experience with HPLC and GC method development in a quality control or analytical laboratory setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with method validation is a plus.
• Experience using Empower or similar chromatography data systems is beneficial.
• Experience working with Key Quality Indicators (KQI) or similar quality metrics.
• Familiarity with 5S or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Work Environment
This is an on-site role based at the Eden Prairie facility in a production laboratory environment. The position follows a Monday-Friday, first-shift schedule, with typical start times between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $43.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.
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