Analytical Chemist – Innovation & Method Development
Overview:
Join a fast‑growing, collaborative team driving innovation in analytical chemistry. As an Analytical Chemist, you’ll play a key role in developing novel methods, solving complex technical challenges, and shaping the future of our analytical capabilities. This Connecticut-based position is ideal for a curious, career‑minded scientist who enjoys creative problem‑solving, troubleshooting instrumentation, and applying analytical insight to real business needs.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Work on diverse, high‑impact analytical projects that directly influence product development and business decisions.
Collaborate with talented scientists and engineers in a supportive, idea‑driven environment.
Gain hands‑on experience with advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation.
Enjoy autonomy to design experiments, troubleshoot, and innovate new analytical approaches.
Be part of a company that values curiosity, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Growth & Impact
This position offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful scientific and business outcomes. You’ll be encouraged to think creatively, take ownership of projects, and grow into a technical leader within a company that values innovation and integrity.
Responsibilities
Design and execute analytical experiments using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to support R&D and quality initiatives.
Develop and validate new analytical methods to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
Interpret data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to cross‑functional teams.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with SOPs.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization and innovation.
Organize laboratory results into clear, actionable presentations and reports.
Develop, write, and edit SOPs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and documentation of all research activities.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on analytical equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Collaborate with colleagues to investigate, analyze, and resolve technical challenges.
Requirements
BS or MS in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline from an accredited institution.
3+ years of relevant experience, including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of chromatographic instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC‑MS preferred).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute work effectively.
Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in developing new approaches to analytical challenges.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM or data management systems.