Analytical Research And Development Chemist

The Analytical Chemist will collaborate with a dedicated project team of chemists in the laboratory to analyze and develop HPLC and GC methods for assays, impurities, dissolution, residual solvents testing, and particle size distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and finished dosage forms.

Responsibilities

• Perform method development, method validation, and stability testing, including report writing for various dosage forms such as tablets, hard gelatin capsules, oral/topical liquids, oral suspensions, powders for oral suspensions, and nasal products with minimal supervision.
• Support the product development team in creating new products.
• Identify and characterize unknown impurities in drug products and substances.
• Independently conduct method development, validation, and stability testing for various dosage forms.
• Conduct elemental impurity testing using ICP-MS/ICP-OES.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues to achieve desired results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; a Master's Degree is a plus.
• 3-10 years of experience working as an R&D Chemist in a pharmaceutical company.
• Operational and technical expertise in developing tests such as HPLC, GC, dissolution, particle size distribution, etc.
• Experience in pharmaceutical method development, validation, and stability testing.
• Ability to write reports suitable for regulatory submission with minimal supervision.

• Capability in method development, validation, and transfer.
• Experience with various dosage forms including tablets, hard gelatin capsules, oral/topical liquids, oral suspensions, powders for oral suspensions, and nasal products.

The role is based in Somerset, New Jersey, at one of the fifteen commercial manufacturing sites globally, which is the only commercial manufacturing facility in the United States for this company. The work is primarily conducted in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents, and solvents. The position may occasionally require lifting up to 20 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerset, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $38 - $40