Lead Chemist

Job Title: Analytical Scientist/ Chemist Duration: 18+ months (high possibility of extension)Location: Richmond, VA Job Description:

Proficiency with GC, LC-MS, and LC-UV with over five (5) years of experience to serve as a team lead of the 5 contactors while also executing laboratory studies (no less than 70% of time in the lab) Perform the requested analytical activities as directed by ALCS subject matter experts (SMEs). This work will consist of conducting qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative determinations by gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), mass spectrometry (MS), GC/MS, LC/MS, GC-FID, and LC-UV. Other activities might also consist of dissolution, thermal, physical, and spectroscopic characterizations, including measurements of pH, water activity, water content, particle size, calorimetry, hardness, viscosity, and other physical or wet chemistry properties. Qualifications/skill sets: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field with demonstrated experience in an analytical testing laboratory• Proficiency with method development and validation using LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, and/or LC-UV of complex matrices following ICH guidelines• Proficiency with chromatography and mass spectrometry data analysis software’s such as MassLynx, Chromeleon, ChemStation, MassHunter, etc• Experience with sample preparation and extraction techniques (LL, SPE, etc.) for the quantitative analysis of target compounds in complex matrices• Experience in dissolution testing using USP-4 or other USP apparatuses• Experience in physical and thermal characterizations• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills• Experience authoring technical and regulatory documents• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products Role : Proficiency with GC, LC-MS and LC-UV with over five (5) years of experience to serve as a team lead of the 5 contactors while also executing laboratory studies (no less than 70% of time in the lab).This work will consist of conducting qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative determinations by gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), mass spectrometry (MS), GC/MS, LC/MS, GC-FID, and LC-UV. Other activities might also consist of dissolution, thermal, physical, and spectroscopic characterizations, including measurements of pH, water activity, water content, particle size, calorimetry, hardness, viscosity, and other physical or wet chemistry properties.