Analytical Chemist – II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This laboratory-based position supports the Vaccine Research & Development (VRD) Analytical GLP Laboratory team.
• The successful candidate will perform routine sample testing, analytical method verification and qualification activities, in support early-phase vaccine toxicology studies within a highly regulated Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.
• The ideal candidate will have prior pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small, highly engaged analytical team.
• This role offers a balanced workload consisting of approximately:
• 50% laboratory-based analytical testing.
• 50% data analysis, documentation, and report writing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine sample testing in support of GLP release and stability studies for vaccine candidates.
• Execute analytical method verification and qualification studies under guidance.
• Prepare samples, operate analytical instrumentation, and generate high-quality data.
• Analyze experimental results and document findings in compliance with GLP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Record laboratory activities contemporaneously using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).
• Draft, review, and revise laboratory methods, reports, and technical documentation.
• Support assay transfer, training activities, and method implementation.
• Plan and prioritize daily laboratory activities to meet project timelines.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and compliance standards.
• Participate in laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment upkeep and laboratory housekeeping.
• Communicate testing issues, deviations, and observations appropriately to management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, or another Life Sciences discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree in a related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of experience.

Experience Preferred:

• At least one year of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial laboratory experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (GLP, GMP, or similar).
• Familiarity with compliance-driven laboratory operations and documentation practices.
• Academic laboratory experience alone may be considered; however, industry laboratory experience is strongly preferred due to the regulated nature of the work.

Required Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Ability to analyze data and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
• Effective team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable attendance and professional work ethic.

Team Environment:

• Small collaborative laboratory team of approximately 5 scientists/analysts.
• Candidate will receive both compliance training and hands-on laboratory training before independently performing assigned assays.
• Work involves close collaboration with scientists, analysts, and laboratory management in support of vaccine development programs.

Interview Process:

• Initial screening interview with the hiring manager.
• Virtual panel interview with laboratory management and selected team members/scientists.