Research Scientist / Project Chemist Job at PCCA, Houston, TX

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  • PCCA
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

What We're Looking For

A research scientist supporting research and development objectives by independently conducting method development and analytical testing on pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and OTC products under the direction of leadership.

What You Will Do

Analytical Testing & Method Development
• Perform analytical method development, optimization, validation, and transfer activities to support product development, assay quantitation, and stability studies
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of routine and non-routine samples in a timely manner
• Review, interpret, and escalate unexpected or out-of-specification (OOS) results; participate in root cause analysis with minimal supervision
• Identify, propose, and implement contingency plans to troubleshoot and overcome technical issues

Laboratory Equipment & Technology
• Perform maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; ensure all instruments operate within established performance guidelines
• Stay current with emerging analytical technologies and instrumentation, with strong emphasis on HPLC applications in the pharmaceutical industry

Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current documentation including test procedures, results, project reports, SOPs, and technical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards
• Comply with cGMP and cGLP guidelines
• Support laboratory compliance, quality, and safety audits as required

Project Management & Communication
• Coordinate project activities with supervisor/manager and team members; understand scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and timelines
• Track deadlines and proactively communicate risks, delays, schedule changes, evolving requirements, and unexpected events to all stakeholders

Collaboration & Training
• Work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams; provide backup coverage across workstations and contribute to departmental goals
• Assist with training of laboratory personnel on processes and test procedures

Safety & Laboratory Management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment while adhering to all safety requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Tags

Full time

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