Job Title: Analytical Scientist SUMMARY: This position supports the R&D scientists and conducts tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate, finished products, and cleaning verification/validation samples and ensure compliance with established standards. May perform method development and validation. Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supports the Analytical Laboratory Services in the development and maintenance of the analytical laboratory and its practices and procedures. • Performs various scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. • Develops, conducts, and validates various chemical assays. • Develops, evaluates, and validates analytical methods for activities such as cleaning verification via HPLC. • Collects and analyzes routine equipment cleaning verification/validation samples. .• Communicates quality or compliance concerns to Line Manager and Senior Management with urgency asapplicable. • Supports Out-of-Specification (OOS) or Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) laboratory investigations and communicate findings to Quality. • Supports environmental monitoring activities as required. • Complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and other regulatory standards as applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or relevant field with a minimum of 2 years of analytical laboratory experience. • At least 2 years of experience with HPLC method development. • Familiar with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, and ISO. • Strong background and understanding of USP, EP, other pharmacopeia. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to give internal and external presentations. • Hands-on skilled coordination and dexterity and attention to detail • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clifton, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr. 401K, holiday, vacation and sick time offered to internal employees. Will have potential to grow into a leadership role - the R&D department is new and there will be room to expand to R&D formulators that report to them. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.