Job description
Join NovaChem Labs, a leading innovator in sustainable chemical solutions, as a Senior Analytical Chemist in Boston, MA. This role focuses on advancing analytical science to support product development, quality control, and regulatory compliance across multiple platforms.
In this role you will design, develop, and validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS, GC, NMR, UV-Vis) for active ingredients and formulated products. You will interpret data, troubleshoot instrument performance, and mentor junior scientists. You will collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, and manufacturing teams to ensure GLP/GMP standards are met.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that rewards curiosity, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Responsibility
- Lead the development and validation of analytical methods for new and existing products using HPLC/GC-MS/NMR and spectroscopic techniques, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, and manufacturing to troubleshoot analytical issues and optimize test methods for speed and robustness.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, method validations, and documentation in LIMS/ELN, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
- Manage instrument maintenance, calibration, qualification, and performance monitoring for HPLC, GC, NMR, and related systems.
- Interpret complex data, generate technical reports, and present findings to cross-functional teams to influence product development decisions.
- Mentor junior scientists, deliver technical trainings, and support knowledge transfer across the lab.
- Support regulatory submissions and internal/external audits with robust data packages and traceable records.
Qualification
- Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of hands-on analytical chemistry experience in a regulated GLP/GMP environment.
- Proficiency with HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS, GC, and spectroscopic techniques; experience with NMR and LC-MS is a plus.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills using software such as Empower, MassLynx, ChemDraw, and instrument-specific platforms.
- Solid understanding of QA/QC processes, method validation, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a commitment to scientific excellence.