**Research Chemist** Science & Research Hunterdon County, NJ, US Pay Rate Low: 90000 | Pay Rate High: 120000 + Added - 31/01/2025 Apply for Job Our client - a leader in contract laboratory services, regulatory guidance and supply chain assurance within the pharmaceutical and biopharma industry - is seeking a Research Chemist to join their growing team. **Type:** Direct Hire **Location:** Hunterdon County, NJ **Rate:** $90K - $120K **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead and execute extractable studies, leachable studies, extractable-leachable correlation studies, material characterization, and mass spectrometry-based method validations. + Perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of mass spectral data, providing expert evaluations. + Engage with clients to discuss study designs, validation strategies, and technical inquiries. + Offer guidance on regulatory requirements, including cGMP, CFR, USP, PQRI, and BPOG. + Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings from extractable studies, method validations, and correlation studies. + Advance GC/MS and LC/MS capabilities within the organization by applying technical expertise and innovative problem-solving approaches. + Develop and implement new GC/MS and LC/MS methodologies tailored to client needs. + SupportGC/MS and LC/MS workflows by ensuring proper operation/calibration, sample preparation, and rountine maintenance/repairs. + Clearly convey technical insights and project progress to both clients and internal teams through written documentation and presentations. **Qualifications:** + Ph.D **.** in Chemistry or a related field strongly preferred (or BS degree +10 years of experience/MS degree +5 years of experience) + Hands-on experience with GC/MS and LC/MS, demonstrated through industry or academic research. + Strong expertise in mass spectrometry, sample preparation, and advanced analytical problem-solving. + Proficiency in chemical structure elucidation from LC/MS data interpretation (complex ESI spectra) and GC/MS data interpretation (CI and EI spectra). + Deep understanding of instrumentation, experimental design, and mass spectrometry data analysis. _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you._ INDBH LI-DNP We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.