Job description
NovaChem Labs is seeking a results-driven Senior Analytical Chemist to lead the development and validation of advanced chemical analysis methods supporting pharmaceutical and materials science programs. This role blends method development, QC, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure data integrity and product quality.
Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and spectroscopy, a strong publication record or patent history is a plus, and a passion for translating complex chemistry into practical, scalable workflows.
Located in Cambridge, MA, this full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, execution, and optimization of analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, UV-Vis, NMR) for complex formulations and materials testing.
- Validate and transfer methods to QC and production teams, ensuring method robustness and regulatory compliance (GLP/GMP).
- Oversee data integrity, statistical analysis, and reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with R&D, Process Development, and Quality Assurance to troubleshoot analytical issues and drive process improvements.
- Mentor junior chemists, develop SOPs, and contribute to patent filings or peer-reviewed publications.
- Maintain instrument calibration, preventive maintenance schedules, and method lifecycle documentation.
- Support technology scouting, vendor evaluations, and procurement of analytical instruments and reagents.
- Present technical findings at internal and external review meetings, creating clear, impactful data visualizations.
Qualification
- MS or PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of laboratory experience.
- Hands-on expertise in HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, NMR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and method validation.
- Strong data analytics skills, including multivariate analysis and proficiency with software (Empower, ChemDraw, Origin, or equivalent).
- Experience with GLP/GMP environments and quality systems; record of successful method transfer and documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and scientific rigor.
- Strong attention to safety, compliance, and ethics in the laboratory setting.
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship (or specify if needed).