Senior Chemist

Focus Laboratories
  • Cherry Hill Township, NJ
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
6 days ago

Job Description

Who We AreTPM Laboratories, Inc. is an independent contract testing laboratory providing personalized analytical services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. TPM Labs specializes in Analytical Research and Development Testing Services, Quality Control Testing and Stability Storage & Testing Services.Our goal is to provide high quality, cost effective and timely service, personalized to meet your needs.What You’ll OwnTPM 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 efficiencyRequired 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 communicationApply if you can work independently and hold a high bar for quality.Your Typical DayYou 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. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationCherry Hill Township, NJ
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Analytical Chemistryunmatched
  • Analytical Developmentunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
  • Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)unmatched
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)unmatched
  • ICH Regulationsunmatched
  • IR (Infrared)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)unmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Pharmaceutical Analysisunmatched
  • Pharmaceutical Dataunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Test Labunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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