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Analytical Chemist
Category: Life Science
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-390651
Analytical Chemist
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client in Richmond, VA.
This position is for a pharmaceutical company, and they are looking for candidates with bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in method development, HPLC/ UPLC, and chemistry.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Scientist role will be responsible for assessing, developing, and validating analytical methods for Dietary Supplements and Over-the-Counter Products to deliver accurate data to ensure our products continue to meet our internal high-quality standards and the expectations for our customers and global health authorities. In addition, this role may lead to moderately complex problem solving and troubleshoot/solving analytical methodology issues in the Consumer Healthcare network. This role is familiar with HPLC, GC, LCMS, and other well-established detection technology. This role displays continuing growth of knowledge of analytical chemistry.
- Provides expertise in the areas of Analytical Science and Technology, this may include but is not limited to method development and validation, and analytical instrumentation (installation, qualification, calibration, etc.)
- Leads projects in a team environment to meet or exceed established objectives in timely manner while utilizing proactive thinking to generate creative solutions to complex technical problems.
- Adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and data integrity requirements, laboratory processes and procedures, and utilizes good documentation practices.
- Support the company network as a technical Subject Matter Expect (SME) and leads activities related to analytical methods, instrumentation, as well as troubleshooting and resolving investigations to facilitate solutions to complex challenges.
- Plans and ensure proper execution of analytical experiments using HPLC/UPLC/GC/MS in support of project timelines, and outcomes.
- Act as a role model in creating the continuous improvement culture by leading improvement activities and initiation ideas, encouraging others to put forward new ideas, participating in cross functional improvement projects, coaching & involving team members to understand the need for improvement and encouraging contributions of ideas in safety, quality, and performance.
- Proficient in maintenance and usage of all common analytical instrumentation and serves as management approval for instrument-related incidents. Serves as an instrument owner.
- Good communication skills in a matrixed environment. Proficient in managing and communicating the expectations of customers and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science
- 10+ years’ experience in method development, chemistry, and/or lab instrumentation
Preferred
- PhD in Chemistry with 3+ years’ experience OR MS Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience OR BS Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Strong experience in HPLC/UPLC analysis.
- Strong understanding of advanced chemistry, laboratory instrumentation and calibration, and analytical method development.
- Ability to work autonomously as a project leader is accountable for meeting project deliverables in a highly technical position.
Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!
Contract length: 12 months with possibility of extension and/or conversion.
Salary:$48.52 per hour, W2.
Recruiter: Ery Baniqued
What’s In It For You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401K Retirement Saving Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
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Estimated Min Rate: $48.52
Estimated Max Rate: $48.52
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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Posted on 11-11-2025
Analytical Chemist
Life Science
Contract

