R&D Chemist, Microbiology

Pay Rate Low: 25 | Pay Rate High: 30
A growing organization in a GMP-regulated environment is seeking a Microbiology-focused R&D Chemist to join its Research & Development team. This role is responsible for converting product concepts into physical products through formulation, laboratory testing, method validation, and plant trials.

The ideal candidate will bring strong formulation experience, a solid foundation in method validation, and exposure to microbiology-related activities.

Located in Columbus, IN

Direct hire
Pay: $25-30/hour
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations to support new product development
• Prepare laboratory solutions and reagents
• Perform routine chemical testing on products under development
• Support microbiological testing activities related to product development and investigations
• Write and execute method validation studies
• Assist in the development and execution of cleaning and sanitization procedures
• Maintain and clean R&D and production equipment following R&D use
• Compile and analyze R&D data, results, and observations
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook documentation
• Ensure adherence to GMP regulations and internal quality standards
• Coordinate shipment of chemical and microbiological samples to external laboratories
• Assist with batching and filling line trials
• Support plant trials and scale-up activities
• Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field (preferred)
• Hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of formulation and method validation
• Experience with chromatography techniques
• Familiarity with cleaning processes for commercial pharmaceutical equipment
• Microbiology background preferred, including experience with

"This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!"

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