Senior Chemist

Job Title: Senior Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Chemist to join our team in a specialized and technical testing environment. This role is critical due to the upcoming retirement of two Senior chemists whose deep expertise is integral to our operations. The position requires a chemist capable of working independently from day one, as the quality of testing directly impacts our product shipment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex ingredient matrices with over 1,000 ingredients.
• Diagnose and interpret interferences in testing.
• Maintain lab throughput without disruption.
• Replace the deep institutional knowledge of retiring chemists.
• Implement protocols for SOPs, GMP, and HPLC.
• Conduct ingredient intake, qualifications, and ensure compliance with heavy metals and other parameters.
• Perform backup testing of finished products.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in R&D within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Expertise in chemistry, analytical chemistry, and GMP.
• Proficiency in HPLC, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, and disintegration testing.
• Ability to develop methods from scratch and understand science well enough to defend it.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of 21 CFR 111 & 211 regulations.
• Experience managing a lab or directing experiments while overseeing teams.
• Ability to teach and train to transfer institutional knowledge.
• Experience with dry formulations such as tablets, capsules, and powders.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a lab with a team of six, within a larger organization of 80 people. The company specializes in manufacturing and developing complex products, serving approximately 30 customers. The role involves working with advanced testing technologies and requires a proactive, independent approach. The organization offers a 401k plan with a 3% contribution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/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 New Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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