ASSOCIATE CHEMIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Before a drug product reaches a patient, every analytical measurement behind it must be traceable, reproducible, and documented to cGMP standards. That traceability is what the Associate Chemist owns. Sitting within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory, this role executes sample preparation, method protocols, and QC documentation under regulatory frameworks that govern orally inhaled, nasal, and synthesized drug products. The work demands equal fluency in bench technique and compliance rigor.

As the Associate Chemist, you execute laboratory testing and cGMP documentation that directly supports drug product characterization, QC release, and regulatory readiness across pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations. You work within a supervised laboratory structure, coordinating with senior chemists, R&D staff, and quality assurance teams to keep testing workflows accurate and audit-ready.

Career Impact: Hands-on cGMP laboratory experience at this level establishes the documentation discipline and analytical credibility that pharmaceutical and biotech employers specifically screen for in mid-level and senior chemist candidates.

Business Impact: The accuracy of QC release decisions, microbiological monitoring trends, and analytical test records this role produces determines whether manufactured batches advance or are held, directly affecting production timelines and regulatory submission integrity.

Growth Opportunity: Proficiency across sample preparation, method validation protocols, and cGMP compliance documentation expands your scope toward Senior Chemist and Analytical Scientist roles where independent study design and regulatory agency interaction become central responsibilities.

• Execute sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure compounds across pharmaceutical formulations and biological matrices.
• Maintain accurate, legible cGMP laboratory records in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs.
• Perform assigned analytical tasks within established protocols, equipment specifications, and project timelines.
• Support QC release activities by conducting identification tests on incoming raw materials and logging findings into tracking systems.
• Conduct monthly microbiological monitoring of GMP synthesis laboratories and document trending results.
• Coordinate with supervisor and team members to ensure equipment availability, calibration status, and workspace readiness.
• Prepare responses to QA review comments and assist in resolving compliance documentation gaps.
• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware, equipment, and consumable inventory to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related applied science, or equivalent practical laboratory experience.
• 1 or more years of hands-on laboratory experience in a cGMP or regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of cGMP documentation requirements, quality systems, and compliance standards.
• Working knowledge of analytical techniques used in pharmaceutical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods.
• Ability to perform chemical calculations accurately, including molarity, density, and metric unit conversions.
• Strong attention to detail with effective verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on assigned protocols while coordinating effectively within a multidisciplinary laboratory team.

• Prior experience with inhalation drug product characterization, including MDI, DPI, or nasal delivery forms.
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation practices such as SDS preparation, quarantine logging, and QA response writing.
• Experience assisting with method transfer protocols or supporting manufacturing troubleshooting in a QC context.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, preferred for roles requiring immediate onboarding.

• Accuracy rate of cGMP laboratory records, measured by frequency of QA review findings or documentation corrections.
• On-time completion rate of assigned analytical tasks relative to established project timelines and batch release schedules.
• Raw material identification test turnaround time, reflecting speed from receipt to quarantine system release.
• Microbiological monitoring trend report frequency and completeness across GMP synthesis laboratory areas.
• Equipment calibration compliance rate, measured by percentage of instruments within current calibration windows at any audit point.
• Typical tools: chromatography platforms (commonly HPLC or GC systems); documentation systems (commonly electronic lab notebooks or LIMS).

• Base Salary Range: $52,000 to $72,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus, typically 3 to 7 percent of base salary.
• Equity: Not typical at this level in pharmaceutical laboratory roles.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution varies by organization size.
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually, plus standard federal holidays.
• Common Perks: Tuition assistance, professional development support, and lab safety gear provided.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment in this role is contingent on successful completion of a background check, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Associate Chemist owns formulation and quality testing of new fluid inkjet products across diverse industrial applications, working alongside technical and product teams to bring validated inks from lab to customer environments. This role delivers measurable impact by ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining OSHA-aligned lab operations, and guiding junior staff toward consistent product release standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate new fluid inkjet products and perform quality testing in inkjet printers for various industrial needs.
• Create associated documentation for product release, including SDS, labels, and product documentation.
• Oversee formulation scale-up of developed products and cooperate to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Report test results and observations in an organized and timely manner to supervisor to determine action items.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
• Operate, maintain, and accuracy-test lab equipment to ensure safety and good working order, including creation and update of lab SOPs.
• Operate and learn printer and printhead technology to develop new inks.
• Communicate with vendors on currently used and new raw materials.
• Test and qualify ink in customer environments according to specifications to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with technical and product teams and guide or mentor technicians, interns, and future chemists.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and work with agencies to evaluate products and answer sales questions.
• Perform any additional related duties or responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with a strong understanding of chemical properties and interactions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on mentality and ability to troubleshoot industrial printers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional programs and software as needed.
• Safety awareness in laboratory and manufacturing environments with compliance to OSHA and local regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally if required.

Embedded within Proveris' laboratory operations, the Associate Chemist executes contract testing services and laboratory characterization of orally inhaled and nasal drug products, supporting global customers in aerosol and spray drug product development. Working closely with senior laboratory staff and customer teams, this role advances the accuracy and reliability of inhalation product data that underpins client regulatory submissions.

Core Functions

• Perform sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds via standard analytical techniques such as HPLC and GC-MS.
• Execute laboratory experiments for characterization of inhalation drug products including MDI, DPI, and Nasal.
• Assist senior laboratory staff in execution of complex experiments.
• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Keep accurate, legible, and high-quality cGMP laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and equipment calibration.

Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related applied sciences, or equivalent practical laboratory experience.
• Direct laboratory experience in cGMP is desirable; HPLC and GC experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques including GC/MS, UV-Vis, Inhalation Testing, and Biopharmaceutical Testing with ability to interpret data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with high aptitude to learn new systems and software.
• Strong technical writing skills and good verbal, written, and listening communication skills with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to operate proactively and independently as part of a cross-functional team.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Reporting to R&D and Quality leadership, the Associate Chemist shapes analytical method development and validation across product and process development groups in an industrial manufacturing environment. Partnering with R&D Formulation, Technology, Process, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, this role strengthens product integrity by resolving technical problems and ensuring QC test methodology meets plant and copacker requirements.

Primary Duties

• Carry out technical assignments, validate results, draw conclusions, and write technical summaries.
• Assist product and process development groups in solving technical problems using appropriate analytical methodology.
• Modify analytical techniques for quantitation of analytes and carry out method validation protocols.
• Assist product, process groups, and manufacturing facilities in troubleshooting product and process issues.
• Modify QC test methodology for manufacturing plants and copackers and execute method transfer protocols.
• Validate analytical testing methods following protocols.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D Formulation, Technology, Process, Quality, and Manufacturing.

Education & Experience

• BS degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or related discipline with 0–2 years of laboratory and industrial/technical experience.
• Internship or Co-Op experience preferred but not required.
• Broad, hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel from different technical disciplines toward problem resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to train other technical personnel in the use of analytical instrumentation.

Sitting at the intersection of analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical manufacturing compliance, the Associate Chemist executes HPLC and LC/MS analysis while maintaining safe, protocol-driven lab operations in support of production timelines. Operating across cross-functional teams, this role ensures equipment availability, accurate data entry, and continuous adherence to quality and safety standards that keep manufacturing processes on track.

Duties

• Perform assigned tasks using established protocols and methods on appropriate equipment within given specifications and timelines.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with team members to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Communicate with supervisor to ensure equipment is functional and available, and request or update work instructions to improve production efficiency and comply with quality and safety standards.
• Ensure availability of materials and equipment to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform HPLC and LC/MS analysis as required.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workspace.

Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 1–3 years of industry experience.
• Excellent understanding of laboratory safety, chemical safety, and general safety practices.
• Competent with chemical calculations for molarity, density, and use of the metric system.
• Good computer and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and multitasking skills with a flexible and proactive approach.
• This role requires COVID-19 vaccination or approved accommodation and ongoing negative test results upon hire.

A key member of the Fabric Care Research and Development team, the Associate Chemist delivers new formulations and product improvements under the supervision of an R&D Manager, guided by the C&D R&D Core Principles of teamwork, consumer focus, and integrity. Collaborating across R&D functions and with outside suppliers and vendors, this role enables the advancement of consumer product prototypes from concept through validated recommendation.

Functions

• Design technical plans with supervisor guidance to develop products or prototypes meeting project design parameters.
• Identify or develop methods and conduct tests to evaluate products or prototypes against established goals.
• Record and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for next steps.
• Summarize and document results for project update reports.
• Evaluate new technologies for use in products or prototypes.
• Interact with project teams within R&D and with outside suppliers and vendors.
• Guide and coach laboratory technicians and temporary employees with clear direction and prioritization.

Education & Experience

• BS degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or related discipline with 0–2 years of laboratory experience.
• Good laboratory experimental execution, data recording, and safety practices.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Consistent quality across a portfolio of well-known skincare brands depends on the Associate Chemist, who supports batching, stability testing, and lab equipment operation within a high-output cosmetics production team. Based within a collaborative, cross-departmental environment, this role ensures formulations meet established specifications and that lab processes remain safe, compliant, and continuously improving.

Accountabilities

• Assist Chemists with batching according to provided formulas.
• Perform stability testing including viscosity, pH, and rheology.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Strictly follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Collaborate across departments while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.

Experience & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related sciences.
• 0–3 years of experience in a lab setting, preferably in analytical chemistry and/or a cGMP lab.
• Experience in or strong interest in the cosmetics industry preferred.
• Knowledge of HPLC, GC, and other wet chemistry techniques; academic experience acceptable.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

As the Senior Associate Chemist, this role leads applied research, development, and commercialization of post-etch cleaners and selective etchants for advanced IC technologies, managing new chemical products against rigorous customer and business timelines. The semiconductor R&D team relies on this work to deliver validated formulations from beaker-scale through pilot line builds, supported by thin film surface analysis and IP documentation presented at industrial conferences.

Technical Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research, development, and commercialization of new post-etch cleaners and selective etchants for advanced IC technologies.
• Design, lab-test, and manage new chemical products under rigorous business and customer timelines.
• Investigate and develop new chemical formulations for cleaning integrated circuit wafers with awareness of the intellectual property field.
• Perform wet bench formulation and testing of new chemical formulations to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in pilot line builds of successful beaker formulations and manage existing product testing and qualification using customer wafers.
• Support thin film surface analysis using tools including Ellipsometer, 4-Point probe, XRR, XPS, SEM, and FIB/STEM.
• Assist with IP searches and initial patent drafts.
• Generate and communicate product data and technical reports internally and to customers.
• Write and deliver presentations at industrial conferences and consortia.

Technical Qualifications

• Doctorate in inorganic, physical, or organic chemistry with at least 10 years of prior industrial research or post-doctoral R&D experience in semiconductor technology product development.
• Experience developing and applying inorganic or organic solution chemistry to meet customer requirements.
• Understanding of Si wafer device processing in wet processing tool operation and process implementation.
• Experience with thin film surface analysis tools such as Ellipsometer, 4-Point probe, XRR, XPS, TOF-SIMS, SEM, and FIB.
• Strong comprehension of surface cleaning methods and chemicals; proficiency in design of experiments, technical writing, literature search, and IP processes.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with peers and customers; ability to interact positively to engender confidence and trust.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to complete tasks without direct supervision and simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy and perform under deadlines or productivity quotas.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment.

Associate Chemist supports GMP synthesis laboratory operations by maintaining compliant environments, managing raw material intake, and assisting chemists with reactions, analysis, and quality documentation across active pharmaceutical projects. The work directly supports site quality standards by ensuring accurate records, timely microbiological monitoring, and continuous improvement of departmental laboratory processes.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Clean GMP synthesis laboratories before and after use to ensure they are ready and fit for subsequent work.
• Order raw materials for GMP synthesis projects, log them into the quarantine system, and carry out identification tests required for QC release.
• Order, book in, and maintain stock control of glassware and laboratory consumables for GMP synthesis projects.
• Carry out monthly microbiological monitoring of GMP synthesis laboratories and trend results.
• Assist chemists by performing basic reactions, work-ups, analysis, and other related tasks.
• Maintain accurate and clear records in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Prepare responses to QA review comments.

Background & Experience

• Minimum of A Level Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a laboratory with demonstrated understanding of compliance with quality standards and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse processes and problem solve.
• Good interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and suggest ways to improve department processes for greater efficiency.