Job Title: Analytical Scientist

Job Description

This role supports R&D scientists by conducting tests to assess the quality of raw materials, bulk intermediates, finished products, and cleaning verification/validation samples, ensuring compliance with established standards. The position may involve method development and validation, as well as routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.

Responsibilities

Support the Analytical Laboratory Services in developing and maintaining the analytical laboratory and its practices and procedures.Perform scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods.Develop, conduct, and validate various chemical assays.Develop, evaluate, and validate analytical methods for activities such as cleaning verification via HPLC.Collect and analyze routine equipment cleaning verification/validation samples.Compile, interpret, and document data from analytical tests.Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment.Prepare Certificates of Analysis and analytical reports.Prepare and maintain raw data for review.Document analyses in laboratory notebook, worksheets, or production batch records as applicable.Peer-review laboratory records.Communicate quality or compliance concerns to Line Manager and Senior Management with urgency as applicable.Support Out-of-Specification (OOS) or Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) laboratory investigations and communicate findings to Quality and Operations per internal SOPs.Support environmental monitoring activities as required.Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and other regulatory standards as applicable.Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of analytical laboratory experience.At least 3 years of experience with HPLC method development.Familiarity with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, ISO and ICH guidelines.Strong background and understanding of USP, EP, and other pharmacopeias.Specific experience in either Dissolution testing or Aerosol testing.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give internal and external presentations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, experimental protocols, and analytical methods.Legible handwriting.Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally, including in the creation of standard operating procedures and work instructions.Ability to communicate with clients on topics such as method development, data interpretation, and investigations.Ability to apply concepts of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Hands-on skilled coordination and dexterity with attention to detail.

Work Environment

The position is set in a brand new facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Windsor, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 East Windsor,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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.

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