Chemist (Weston)

Chemist | HPLC

Location: Weston, Florida Shift: AM & PM Shift ?

We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist I to join a growing pharmaceutical and scientific team in Weston, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience in a cGMP-regulated laboratory environment supporting analytical testing, formulation activities, and pharmaceutical product development.

The primary focus of this position is hands-on HPLC testing and analytical laboratory work. The ideal candidate will have approximately 1–2 years of hands-on HPLC experience, along with experience operating other laboratory instrumentation. GMP laboratory experience is strongly preferred, although candidates with recent, strong academic laboratory experience may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform laboratory activities involving the analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished pharmaceutical products.

· Conduct testing to support product quality, safety, purity, strength, and identity.

· Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment.

· Prepare reagents, solvents, solutions, and samples for analytical and formulation activities.

· Operate analytical laboratory equipment, including HPLC/UPLC and other applicable instrumentation.

· Process analytical data, perform routine calculations, and accurately document testing activities in laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets.

· Support pharmaceutical manufacturing and product development activities, including sample preparation and blend uniformity testing.

· Perform laboratory work in accordance with established cGMP, SOP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

· Participate in project team activities and support project timelines and objectives.

· Maintain accurate, complete, and timely laboratory documentation.

· Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.

· 1–2 years of hands-on HPLC experience, with additional experience using laboratory and analytical equipment such as UPLC, IR/FTIR, UV-Vis, AA, powder blenders, or similar instrumentation.

· Experience with analytical testing, sample preparation, laboratory documentation, and scientific data.

· GMP pharmaceutical laboratory experience, or recent strong academic laboratory experience.

· Ability to follow cGMP, SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

· Computer proficiency, including spreadsheets and data entry.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!