We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we've pioneered many firsts. The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

We're looking for an Analytical Development Chemist to support upstream innovation, strengthen internal analytical capabilities, enable the development of new small-molecule OTC and dietary supplements (VMS). In this role, the Chemist will work at the intersection of innovation, formulation development, and analytical science, contributing to method development strategies that support early-stage product design while reducing dependance on external testing through strong in-house capabilities.

The Analytical Development Chemist is responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating analytical methods for a range of chemical products, supporting formulation development by testing prototypes and informal stability samples, writing and establishing specifications. This role requires creativity and latitude with the ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $81,529.91-$122,294.87 less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate laboratory analytical methods to support OTC and VMS products (small molecules, vitamins, minerals)
• Develop, optimize, and validate laboratory analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Author method validation protocols and reports, conduct validation experiments for drug substances and drug dosage forms, dietary supplements, and innovation products.
• Perform analytical testing of chemical substances and formulations using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-VIS, FT-IR, ICP-MS, AA, and dissolution.
• Document work according to the laboratory procedures and maintain traceability when completing development, feasibility, verification, or validation of analytical methods.
• Review documentation related to analyses, calculation, and reporting of results, facilitate second review of analytical results.
• Inspect, clean, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation as per current procedures.
• Support the development and integration of new techniques and instrumentation into the lab.
• Provide technical support to product development teams ensuring analytical methods meet quality and regulatory requirements, participate in internal meetings as required.
• Prepare detailed analytical reports including validation reports, stability studies observations and conclusions, and technical documentation.
• Train laboratory analysts during method transfer.
• Maintain awareness of, and remain up to date with, health and safety issues in all aspects of the work undertaken.
• Prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ICH, GMP, GLP), or as required by customers.
• Hands-on experience with method development, optimization, and validation for assay, impurities, and dissolution for drug products and vitamins.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or related science.
• 5 years' laboratory experience in analytical method development preferably in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or similar environment.
• Proficient in using analytical instruments such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), UV-VIS and spectroscopy techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word, Empower, OpenLabs and other lab management software.
• Proficiency with Quality Management Software such as Trackwise, Master Control, JDEdwards, SharePoint.
• Proven technical analysis, writing skills, and the ability to create technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of cGMP and cGLP, data integrity principles, good documentation practices, and laboratory investigations.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with internal staff, management, and customers. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills, practical problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or related field.

• Impurity method development, dissolution method development, method validation experience.
• Knowledgeable in ICH guidelines for drug product analysis.
• Experience with stability studies, method transfer, and technical report writing.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Moderate noise, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, while working in the chemistry laboratory.

Safety Requirements

All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.

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