Senior Chemist

Job Title: Senior Chemist

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing quality control laboratory testing on incoming, in-process, and finished products, as well as assisting in laboratory operations. The focus is on ensuring compliance with regulatory activities and company procedures related to the laboratory department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct analytical testing per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements, including potency, material identification, particulate, and dissolution.
• Purchase analytical chemistry equipment and consumables to support laboratory operations.
• Maintain daily use, maintenance, and cleaning logs for laboratory areas and equipment, and perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure accuracy of results.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis for review.
• Perform data entry, trending, and record organization.
• Draft and review procedures, change controls, risk assessments, deviations, and CAPA.
• Design and conduct test method and equipment validations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.
• Conduct method transfer to the facility, multi-task on various projects, create SOPs and protocols, write change controls and deviations, and run assays.
• Oversee one lab analyst, providing guidance and support in skill and career development.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is preferred or equivalent experience in the field.
• Five years of experience operating analytical laboratory equipment including UPLC, FTIR, UV-Vis, CCIT, and Dissolution.
• Experience in a cGMP-compliant facility.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with method transfer and method validation activities.
• Good documentation and organizational skills to record lab procedures and results.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills to assess the strengths and weaknesses of an assay.
• Management experience (training others is acceptable).
• General knowledge of qualitative and quantitative chemistry and mathematics principles.
• Familiarity with compendial testing and regulatory guidance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry (preferred) or Biology with 5 years of experience in a GMP regulated environment.
• Preferably 2 years of method transfer experience.
• Experience with USP regulations is a bonus.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects, deadlines, and tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and confidently.
• Leadership skills in delegating tasks and developing associates' skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is team-oriented with a focus on collaboration and building a testing facility from the ground up. The lab is GMP and FDA regulated, aiming to become a third-party testing company. The atmosphere is similar to a start-up, offering endless growth opportunities. The General Manager fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, encouraging authenticity and creativity. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with flexibility for earlier or later starts, subject to prior communication.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Golden,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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