Woodbury, MN
Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist
Location: Woodbury, MN
Pay Rate: $33/hour
Assignment: 6-Month Contract with Potential to Extend or Convert to Full-Time
Role Summary
We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform laboratory testing of pharmaceutical products, drug-device combination products, raw materials, and finished products. This position will use a variety of analytical techniques and laboratory systems to support routine testing, stability studies, product development, and analytical projects within a GMP-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing according to approved methods, specifications, and SOPs.
- Conduct wet chemistry and instrumental analysis using HPLC, GC, dissolution equipment, and other laboratory instrumentation .
- Test raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products.
- Use Empower or similar chromatography data systems to acquire and analyze results.
- Document testing and results using electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Support stability studies, method development, and method validation activities.
- Assist with qualification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Review analytical data, troubleshoot testing issues, and apply critical thinking to resolve problems.
- May prepare technical documents, including test methods, protocols, reports, work instructions, and specifications.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or another science discipline.
- Minimum 1 year of analytical laboratory/testing experience or equivalent laboratory coursework.
- Basic understanding of GMP requirements.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, wet chemistry, or other analytical laboratory techniques preferred.
- Experience with Empower, LIMS, or electronic laboratory notebooks is a plus.
- Strong documentation, data analysis, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing changing priorities.