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Analytical Scientist


Company : Actalent


Location : East Windsor, NJ


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Analytical Chemist Location: Cranbury, NJ SUMMARY: This position supports the R&D scientists and conducts tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate, finished products, and cleaning verification/validation samples and ensure compliance with established standards. May perform method development and validation. Conducts routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Supports the Analytical Laboratory Services in the development and maintenance of the analytical laboratory and its practices and procedures. u2022 Performs various scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. u2022 Develops, conducts, and validates various chemical assays. u2022 Develops, evaluates, and validates analytical methods for activities such as cleaning verification via HPLC. u2022 Collects and analyzes routine equipment cleaning verification/validation samples. .u2022 Communicates quality or compliance concerns to Line Manager and Experience Management with urgency asapplicable. u2022 Supports Out-of-Specification (OOS) or Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) laboratory investigations and communicate findings to Quality. u2022 Supports environmental monitoring activities as required. u2022 Complies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, and other regulatory standards as applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in chemistry or relevant field with a minimum of 2 years of analytical laboratory experience. u2022 At least 2 years of experience with HPLC method development. u2022 Familiar with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, and ISO. u2022 Strong experience and understanding of USP, EP, other pharmacopeia. COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to give internal and external presentations. u2022 Hands-on skilled coordination and dexterity and attention to detail u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Windsor, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in East Windsor,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. 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. 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 due to a disability, please email ( ) for other accommodation options.