What You'll Own
TPM Laboratories is hiring a Senior Analytical Chemist to generate and approve defensible analytical data for pharmaceutical and chemical clients in a cGMP environment. This role exists to provide expert technical judgment, keep projects moving, and ensure data integrity.
Key responsibilities:
- Execute and oversee HPLC/UPLC/GC, LC-MS, UV, IR/FTIR, dissolution, and wet chemistry testing
- Review chromatograms, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance
- Lead OOS/OOT investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
- Drive method development, transfer, verification, qualification, and validation (FDA/ICH)
- Troubleshoot methods/instruments; support audits and client technical discussions
- Mentor junior analysts and improve lab efficiency
Required qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry (or related) and 4+ years in pharma/biotech/analytical labs
- Strong HPLC experience; solid grasp of USP/EP and 21 CFR 210/211
- Excellent documentation, organization, and client-facing communication
Apply if you can work independently and hold a high bar for quality.
Your Typical Day
You start by checking instrument status and the day's priorities, then move between the bench and the data system as samples come in. You'll spend focused time interpreting chromatograms, confirming calculations, and documenting work to ALCOA+ expectations. When unexpected results appear, you shift into investigation mode-pulling history, comparing trends, and aligning next steps with QA and the client. Between runs, you answer technical questions from analysts, give quick coaching, and keep projects on schedule. Late day often includes drafting or tightening SOPs, reviewing method documents, and preparing for upcoming stability pulls or audit requests.
