Chemist II

MiniMed

$76K — $128K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with no experience required.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as FTIR, ICP-MS, LC-UV/LC-MS, and GC-FID/MS.
  • Proficient in qualitative and quantitative analyses of various sample types.
  • Strong understanding of chemistry principles for method development and data interpretation.
  • Ability to conduct research and develop proposals for new product testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
  • Develop and improve analytical methods while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Support product development through analytical testing and compatibility studies.
  • Apply chemistry expertise to troubleshoot analytical challenges and interpret data.
  • Conduct exploratory research to generate new knowledge and potential products.
  • Prepare and review technical documents such as protocols and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP and laboratory safety practices during analyses.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan participation.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jul 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a Chemist II with hands-on experience in analytical techniques including FTIR, ICP-MS, LC-UV/LC-MS, and GC-FID/MS. The candidate will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on a variety of sample types to support new product development. Responsibilities also include assisting in method development, maintaining laboratory instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols. The Chemist II will contribute to protocol and report writing, data interpretation, and general laboratory support activities.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Performs routine and non-routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using techniques such as FTIR, ICP-MS, LC-UV/LC-MS, GC-FID/MS, and others.


  • Develops and improves analytical methods; validates methods in compliance with regulatory standards.


  • Supports product development activities by executing analytical testing, compatibility studies, and development plans.


  • Applies a strong understanding of underlying chemistry to method development, data interpretation, and troubleshooting analytical challenges.


  • Conducts exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery and chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery.


  • Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques.


  • Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.


  • Prepares and reviews technical documents including protocols, reports, and data sheets for analytical parameters.


  • Conducts analytical work in compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and safe laboratory practices; documents any variances appropriately.


  • Frequently applies regulatory standards to drug and device testing.


Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree with 0+ years of relevant experience.


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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):
For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $76,000k-$128,000k.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

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