Analytical Scientist

Analytical Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Scientist to join our team supporting both contract development and manufacturing organization operations and a new compounded pharmaceutical manufacturing line. This role emphasizes method development, validation, and technical problem-solving for small-molecule products and compounded formulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical expertise and extensive experience in pharmaceutical quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate analytical methods for compounded pharmaceutical products and small-molecule drug substances and products.
• Support method transfer activities between internal teams and external partners.
• Develop methods for impurity profiling, degradation studies, and stability testing.
• Provide technical insights for complex analytical challenges, including root cause analysis for deviations and out-of-specification results.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure analytical methods and documentation meet regulatory requirements for FDA submissions and CMC packages.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP and industry standards for laboratory operations.
• Participate in CDMO development projects, contributing analytical expertise to formulation and process development.
• Work at the bench as needed to execute laboratory studies and support project timelines.
• Identify and implement process improvements within QC workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support audit readiness and contribute to maintaining a robust quality culture.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in analytical method development and validation within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of HPLC, GC, MS, dissolution, and other analytical techniques.
• Diverse experience with various drug product types, APIs, intermediates, small-molecule, and compounded pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines (FDA, ICH) and cGMP standards.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Familiarity with compounding operations and small-molecule development preferred.
• Ability to mentor and coach others, with potential to lead teams.
• Empathetic leadership skills and an understanding of diverse employee backgrounds.
• Integrity, transparency, and a collaborative approach to decision-making.

Work Environment

The team currently includes three other chemists in the lab. The position offers a flexible day shift from Monday to Friday, along with two weeks of PTO and holiday pay. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business, with the chance to establish and shape processes in a dynamic environment equipped with new GC's and HPLC's, using the latest Open Lab Software with Agilent.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.11/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 Maryland Heights,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $72