Develop and validate analytical methods, evaluate instrumentation, and support quality control and product testing.Job Description Summary: The Analytical Chemist is responsible for evaluating new testing applications and instrumentation. They either develop methods or adopt compendial methods. The AMD Chemist will aid in transferring these new methods into a Quality Control function for routine use. Additionally, the Chemist is responsible for assisting Operations, Sales, and Quality in preparing and testing samples for current and prospective customers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Liaison between Quality Control, Product Development, and Contract laboratories by evaluating and assessing testing methodologies and their application to different sample matrices; evaluate test results from contract laboratories to ensure agreed methods and parameters were followed.- Help with testing routine and non-routine samples as needed in the Quality Control laboratory; evaluate testing feasibility in-house before sending to a contract laboratory.- Work with stability program personnel by keeping up with how new products are behaving during stability studies.- Assist in evaluating new testing applications, calibrating instrumentation, developing methods, or adopting compendial methods; help transfer these methods into QC for routine use; ensure methods are accurate, precise, and robust for daily use on specific samples.- Assist laboratory personnel in resolving Out of Specification (OOS) results; ensure proper use of instrumentation and identify potential malfunctions or formulation interferences.- Assist in training new laboratory personnel; ensure training is documented per SOPs.- Follow cGMP documentation guidelines; maintain a safe work environment; ensure equipment is calibrated and properly maintained.- Understand chemical theory and analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, etc.- Handle specific projects and other functions required to meet company objectives.Skills / Requirements:- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other applied science, with experience in Quality Organizations in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries, or Chemistry Lab required.- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team.- Good communication skills; ability to work well with people at all levels.- Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills required.- Ability to research USP, FDA, and other regulating bodies to ensure QC/QA Chemistry Lab compliance with analytical applications, release specs, and documentation practices.- Exceptional computer and spreadsheet skills required.- Ability to troubleshoot equipment.- Must be able to walk, kneel, and climb stairs; lift 25–50 lbs as needed; work a flexible schedule including weekends as needed.- Three to five years’ experience in food and drug GMPs preferred.