Senior Analytical Chemist

Position Summary

The Senior Analytical Chemist is an experienced scientist with a strong background in methods development and validation. The ideal candidate will hold at least a Master’s degree in Chemistry and have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in analytical sciences. Experience with natural products chemistry and complex botanical or nutritional matrices is highly valued. This role will contribute to the development, characterization, and quality assurance of innovative products through advanced analytical techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis, etc.) to support R&D, manufacturing, and quality control needs.

• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for identity, purity, potency, and stability.

• Lead troubleshooting of analytical challenges and provide scientific expertise across departments.

• Design experiments, interpret complex datasets, and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Author and review technical reports, method SOPs, and regulatory documentation (as applicable).

• Mentor junior chemists and provide technical leadership within the analytical team.

• Stay current with advances in analytical instrumentation, method development strategies, and regulatory requirements.

• Work Environment

  The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand for long periods of time and occasional heavy lifting.

• Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (shifts may vary based on needs of the company)

• Occasional overtime may be required

• No travel required

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in analytical chemistry, preferably in natural products, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, or related fields.

• Proven track record in method development and validation for complex matrices.

• Expertise in advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS, GC, ICP-MS, NMR).

• Strong understanding of natural product characterization, phytochemical analysis, and bioactive compound quantification is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., USP, ICH, FDA, cGMP).

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with botanical raw materials, herbal extracts, or dietary supplement formulations.
• Knowledge of chemometrics, metabolomics, or advanced statistical approaches to data analysis.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.