Job Title: Analytical ChemistJob Description The Analytical Chemist will support the development of new commercial animal health products for companion animals. Responsibilities + Perform analytical testing including HPLC, UPLC, Dissolution, and other chromatographic methods. + Conduct a variety of wet chemistry and physical property testing for QC of samples including pH, loss on drying, sulfated ash, titrations, TLC, etc. + Prepare samples of raw material, intermediate, and finished product samples for analytical testing. + Log and document samples according to GMP guidelines. + Perform stability testing following established protocols. + Dispose of samples and perform lab clean-up duties as needed. Essential Skills + Strong experience with HPLC or UPLC (Agilent systems are a huge plus). + Experience with either Quality by Design (QbD) or Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology. + Ability to follow protocols and run experiments independently. + Experience in a GMP environment. + 1+ years (ideally 3-5 years) of industry experience with Analytical R&D or QC. + HPLC experience is required and Dissolution experience is strongly preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Statistical analysis experience is a plus. + Pharmaceutical industry experience is strongly preferred. + BS or MS Degree in Chemistry or related field. Work Environment The position is based in an R&D Analytical Lab environment, working with a team of 6 analytical team members, plus a supervisor and manager. The shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a variation of +/- 2 hours. There is a possibility for staggered shifts to help with coverage and space constraints, with the latest start time being 12:00 PM and working until 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The team culture is diverse, interactive, and collaborative, with a focus on critical thinking and challenging the status quo to solve problems. The environment is highly compliant, requiring accurate documentation for late-stage product development projects. Benefits include 2 weeks of PTO (accrued), 6 paid holidays, and flexible start/end times. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.