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Contract Analytical Scientist

Belmont, MA

Posted: 06/03/2026 Industry: Scientific and Life Sciences Job Number: 19151 Security Clearance: NA / not required

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Analytical Scientist
Pay Rate: Open
Location: Belmont
Duration: 6-month contract
Shift: 1st Shift – 9am to 5pm
  • Must have a bachelors degree in Chemistry or related science
  • Must have 2-3 years of WORKING industrial experience (not just internships)
  • Must have experience working with different analytical instrumentations (HPLC, UV, FTIR, KF, XRD, DSC, TGA)
  • Pharmaceutical/ drug formulation background
  • Summer Fridays until Labor Day in which candidates can only work 4 hours on Fridays. They can extend their hours Monday – Thursday to make up the missing hours on Friday and have a complete 40/ hr. work week. 
  • Job Summary:
We currently have an opening for an analytical chemist to support development and testing of novel extended-release ocular drug products. The individual we are looking for must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable and be motivated by the opportunity to learn new technologies.

Key areas of responsibility
  • Participate in analytical method development to analyze quality and performance of ocular drug products
  • Analyze and interpret data generated and record data in the appropriate format
  • Update peers/supervisors on progress at group meetings
  • Run, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
  • Perform laboratory work in an accurate and independent manner
Qualifications
  • Degree in Chemistry or related science with 2-3 years of industrial experience
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of applicable scientific principles
  • Familiar with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UV, FTIR, KF, XRD, DSC, TGA with the aptitude to be trained on additional analytical equipment
  • Some experience in developing analytical methods
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new software packages and incorporate them into laboratory processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Maintain effective communication with internal and external colleagues

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