Analytical Chemist (Queensbury)

Analytical Chemist (Queensbury)

Employer

Delcath Systems

Location

New York City, New York, US

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

Jun 26, 2025

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Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Department: Quality Control

Location: Queensbury, NY

Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor

FLSA Status: Salaried

Date Prepared: May 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chemist will play a critical role in product release testing and will participate in QC/ R D activities related to product development.

The incumbent must demonstrate a high level of involvement in continuous improvement activities to ensure the highest standards are maintained. The Chemist must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with the end-to-end process of batch release testing which includes but not limited to preparation of drug solution, sample collection, data review/ analysis, and other.

Proactively take measures to ensure that all equipment is current with calibration and PM services, where applicable.

Comply with GDPs for maintenance of data and records. Maintain knowledge of organizational SOPs and apply where needed.

Participate in developing and validating QC test methods while complying with Quality Management Systems (QMS), in accordance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for R D activities including writing/ executing protocols, preparing standards/ reagents/ solutions, analysis of samples using LC-MS on a routine basis.

Responsible for maintaining the LC-MS instrument per set requirements.

Assist with effective planning and organizing of R D lab activities to meet set project deliverables. Collaborate with peers/ external teams to organize and conduct research.

Comprehend, and effectively communicate technical data across cross-functional teams.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of bachelor's degree in chemistry or life sciences is required.

Knowledge and experience working in Quality Control is required.

Must be instrumental with UPLC-MS/MS with an experience in MassLynx application software and method development techniques. A minimum of 2 years' experience is required.

Ability to effectively identify/ trouble shoot instrument related technical problems, as needed.

Ability to read, understand, and conduct USP/NF raw materials official monograph testing is required.

Ability to read and understand peer reviewed journals/ research articles.

Must possess strong analytical problem solving and process skills, and be computer proficient in EXCEL, Word, etc.

Must be willing to learn any new application as needed.

Must be team oriented, with the ability to work well with diverse cross-functional teams.

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must possess ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or schematic form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees and outside organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and/or interpret spreadsheets and graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this , the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; and is subject to repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this , the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, heat, airborne particles, moderate noise and outside weather conditions.