What are the responsibilities and job description for the Method Development Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Description
The Analytical Chemist will collaborate with a project team of chemists in a laboratory setting to analyze and develop HPLC and GC methods. These methods are used for assays, impurity analysis, dissolution, residual solvents testing, and particle size distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and finished dosage forms.
Responsibilities
- Perform Method Development/Method Validation/Stability Testing for various dosage forms including Tablets, Hard Gelatin Capsules, Oral/Topical Liquids, Oral Suspensions, Powder for Oral Suspensions, and Nasal Products with minimal supervision.
- Support the Product Development team in the creation of new products.
- Identify and characterize unknown impurities in drug products and substances.
- Conduct Elemental Impurity Testing using ICP-MS/ICP-OES.
- Troubleshoot analytical issues to achieve desired results.
- Write reports suitable for regulatory submission with minimal supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; a Master's Degree is a plus.
- 3-10 years of experience as an R&D Chemist in a pharmaceutical setting.
- Operational and technical expertise in HPLC, GC, Dissolution, and Particle Size Distribution.
- Experience in pharmaceutical Method Development, Method Validation, and Stability Testing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Capable of writing comprehensive reports for regulatory submissions with minimal supervision.
Work Environment
This role is based in Somerset, New Jersey, within a laboratory environment that involves working with chemicals, reagents, and solvents. The position may require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. The location serves as one of the fifteen global commercial manufacturing sites and houses additional Research and Development teams
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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 : $38 - $40
