• USA_Analytical Chemist - Level 2

    Adecco US, Inc. (Richmond, VA)


    Scientist – Analytical Chemistry

    **Location:** Richmond, VA (Onsite)

     

    Pay: 40- 48.5/hr

     

    **Employment Type:** 1 year contract to hire

    **Industry:** Pharmaceutical / Consumer Healthcare / Dietary Supplements

    **Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry** for a **well-established consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical organization** in **Richmond, VA** . This is an onsite role supporting analytical method development and validation for **Dietary Supplements and Over-the-Counter (OTC) products** in a regulated environment.

    **Note:** Candidates must be local to the Richmond, VA area. Relocation and travel are not supported.

     

    About the Role

     

    The Senior Scientist will be responsible for assessing, developing, validating, and troubleshooting analytical methods to ensure accurate, compliant data supporting product quality and regulatory expectations. This role plays a key part in method lifecycle management and serves as a technical subject matter expert within the analytical network.

     

    The ideal candidate brings **deep hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC** and exposure to **mass spectrometry** , along with the ability to lead complex analytical work independently while collaborating across a matrixed organization.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead and execute **analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting** activities

    + Provide technical expertise in **HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC-MS** , and related detection technologies

    + Plan, execute, and interpret analytical experiments to meet project timelines and quality standards

    + Serve as a **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** supporting analytical methods, instrumentation, and investigations

    + Support and lead **OOS, OOT, deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA** activities

    + Ensure strict adherence to **cGMP, data integrity, and good documentation practices**

    + Own and maintain analytical instrumentation, including installation, qualification, calibration, and incident review

    + Act as an **instrument owner** and provide approval for instrument-related events

    + Lead or contribute to **continuous improvement initiatives** , fostering a culture of quality, safety, and performance

    + Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers in a matrixed environment

     

    Qualifications & Skills

    Required:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Life Sciences

    + **10+ years of hands-on experience** in analytical chemistry, method development, and laboratory instrumentation

    + Strong expertise in **HPLC and UPLC** (required)

    + Working knowledge of **GC and Mass Spectrometry** (LC-MS experience a strong plus)

    + Proven ability to work independently as a project lead in a highly technical role

    + Strong documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills

    Preferred:

    + PhD in Chemistry with 3+ years of relevant experience

    + OR MS degree with 7+ years of experience

    + OR BS degree with 10+ years of experience

    + Experience supporting **OTC products, dietary supplements, or consumer healthcare products**

    Work Environment

    + Onsite laboratory role (Richmond, VA)

    + Regulated **cGMP environment**

    + Cross-functional collaboration with formulation, quality, and manufacturing teams

     

    Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

     

    **Pay Details:** $40.00 to $48.50 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.