Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
The Raw Materials Senior Chemist is responsible for performing and overseeing analytical testing of raw materials in a fast‑paced CRO environment. This role supports GMP/GLP‑aligned laboratory operations through accurate analysis, documentation, and review of chemical data using intermediate to advanced knowledge of analytical chemistry, instrumentation, and raw‑material specifications. The Senior Chemist provides technical guidance, contributes to process improvements, and demonstrates leadership potential within the analytical team.
Performs intermediate to advanced analytical testing of raw materials using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV‑Vis, titration, wet chemistry, and other instrumentation per SOPs, compendial methods, and client requirements.
Oversees or assists with the completion, review, and processing of laboratory documentation, including raw data, COAs, logbooks, and electronic records.
Participates in cross‑functional or chemistry‑focused projects, including method transfers, validations, and process improvements; contributes to planning, timelines, and resource needs.
Maintains a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment; adheres to all safety policies, chemical hygiene requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Interprets and applies laboratory policies, SOPs, and relevant regulations (USP, EP, ISO, GMP/GLP) with minimal guidance.
Demonstrates professional, courteous behavior when interacting with clients, colleagues, and leadership; supports a positive and productive workplace culture.
Minimum of five (5) years of analytical chemistry experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or regulated laboratory environment, preferably with raw‑materials testing responsibilities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exposure to chemicals, solvents, fumes, and raw‑material samples typical of an analytical testing laboratory.
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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
