{"id":2617185,"url":"https://alion.io/job/poly-sciences-analytical-chemist-iii","title":"Analytical Chemist I/II","company":{"id":2066897,"name":"Poly Sciences","domain":"polysciences.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/polysciences","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Paycom","truth_index":null},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GMP","optional":false},{"name":"HPLC","optional":false},{"name":"ISO 13485","optional":false},{"name":"LIMS","optional":false},{"name":"Mass Spectrometry","optional":false},{"name":"Verification & Validation","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T12:29:04Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T15:07:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"Analytical Chemist I / II\nPolysciences, Inc. | Warrington, PA | Full-Time | Research & Development\nAdvance Innovation Through Analytical Chemistry\nPolysciences, Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Since 1961, we have developed and manufactured specialty chemicals and advanced materials used in life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, electronics, research, and other demanding applications.\nWe are seeking an Analytical Chemist I or II to join our Research & Development team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to new product development, analytical method development and validation, and process improvement initiatives in a collaborative, hands-on laboratory environment.\nWe are open to candidates at either the Analytical Chemist I or Analytical Chemist II level. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, relevant industry experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated ability to independently perform analytical work.\nWhether you are an analytical chemist looking to further develop your technical skills or an experienced professional ready to take greater ownership of complex analytical projects, we encourage you to apply.\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop, optimize, verify, and validate analytical methods to support new product introduction (NPI), research and development, and process improvement initiatives.\n\nPerform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, intermediates, and finished products using established methods and specifications.\n\nAnalyze, interpret, document, and communicate analytical results accurately and efficiently.\n\nCollaborate with R&D Synthetic Chemists, Quality Control Analysts, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot analytical challenges and support product and process development.\n\nSupport analytical method transfers to the Quality Control department.\n\nOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, GPC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and other laboratory equipment.\n\nMaintain accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable ISO, GMP, and regulatory requirements.\n\nApply sound scientific judgment and problem-solving techniques to investigate analytical issues and improve laboratory processes.\n\nSupport laboratory audit readiness and maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.\n\nOpportunities Based on Experience\nAnalytical Chemist I\nAt this level, you will focus on developing your technical expertise while contributing to analytical method development, validation, and routine laboratory testing.\nParticipate in analytical method development, optimization, verification, and validation.\n\nIndependently process analytical results and communicate findings to appropriate team members.\n\nAssist with analytical troubleshooting and instrument maintenance.\n\nCollaborate with experienced chemists and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.\n\nDevelop proficiency across analytical instrumentation and laboratory techniques.\n\nAnalytical Chemist II\nAt this level, you will take greater ownership of analytical projects, independently develop and validate methods, and provide technical support to other team members.\nIndependently develop, optimize, validate, and transfer analytical methods.\n\nEvaluate complex analytical data and review peer-generated results for accuracy and completeness.\n\nTroubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation with minimal supervision.\n\nIndependently establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria for analytical method verification and validation protocols.\n\nManage analytical priorities and project timelines to meet business needs.\n\nContribute technical expertise to investigations, method improvements, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field required.\n\nMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a related field preferred.\n\nRelevant industry experience in analytical chemistry, method development, validation, or troubleshooting.\n\nCandidates will be considered for either level based on their qualifications.\nAnalytical Chemist I\nGenerally 1-3 years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor's degree.\n\nDemonstrated experience with analytical testing, instrumentation, and method verification or validation.\n\nFoundational experience troubleshooting analytical methods and interpreting laboratory data.\n\nAnalytical Chemist II\nGenerally 3+ years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor's degree, or an appropriate combination of advanced education and experience.\n\nDemonstrated ability to independently develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods.\n\nStrong technical proficiency across multiple analytical instruments and techniques.\n\nExperience reviewing analytical data, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting method transfers.\n\nTechnical Skills & Qualifications\nAnalytical Instrumentation Proficiency\nAnalytical Chemist I: Demonstrated proficiency with at least one primary analytical instrument, such as LC-DAD, GC-FID, or GPC/SEC with RI detection, along with one or more supporting analytical techniques.\n\nAnalytical Chemist II: Demonstrated proficiency with at least three primary analytical instruments, including experience with more complex technologies such as LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, or ICP-MS, and at least five supporting analytical techniques. Must be capable of independently troubleshooting complex analytical challenges.\n\nRegulatory & Compendial Knowledge\nAnalytical Chemist I: Knowledge of applicable USP, ICH, and other compendial guidelines related to analytical method verification and validation.\n\nAnalytical Chemist II: Demonstrated ability to independently apply USP, ICH, and other applicable compendial guidelines to establish scientifically justified acceptance criteria for analytical method verification and validation protocols.\n\nAdditional Technical Qualifications\nHands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and supporting techniques such as UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, titration, pH, viscosity, or thermal analysis.\n\nUnderstanding of analytical method development, validation, verification, and data interpretation.\n\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or FDA GMP-regulated laboratory environments.\n\nExperience with analytical software such as ChemStation/OpenLab, Empower, or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).\n\nStrong analytical thinking, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.\n\nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.\n\nWhy Join Polysciences?\nAt Polysciences, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of specialty chemicals, analytical technologies, and technically challenging projects. Our collaborative R&D environment allows analytical chemists to contribute directly to product innovation, process improvements, and the development of materials used across a variety of industries.\nYour experience matters. We recognize that analytical chemists develop their expertise through different educational and professional paths. We welcome candidates at both levels and will determine the appropriate position based on demonstrated qualifications and the responsibilities they are prepared to assume.\nReady to put your analytical chemistry expertise to work? Apply today and explore an opportunity with our Analytical R&D team at Polysciences!\nQualifications\nQualifications\nEducation Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Graduate Degree (Master's or PhD)\nA Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field is required, along with 3 years of industry experience, including at least 1 year of experience in troubleshooting analytical methods.\nMaster’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field is preferred along 1 year of industry experience. \nPh.D degree in Analytical Chemistry, plus 0 year of industrial experience. \nCertification(s): Specify preferred or required.\nN/A\nComputer Skills Required: Specify preferred or required.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience with ChemStation/ OpenLab, Empower, VNMRJ, MNova, Agilent Microlab, Omnic or LIMS is required.\nOther qualifications: \nOne plus (1+) years of experience verifying and troubleshooting analytical methods in an ISO 9001/ISO 13485 or FDA GMP regulated environment required.\nAbility to solve problems through chemistry knowledge, literature searching, and discussions with other team members.\nStrong knowledge of analytical equipment, analytical methods, and data analysis required. Must have hands on experience working with volumetric glassware and analyzing samples using a variety of computerized analytical equipment, analytical balances, pH meter, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer, HPLC, GC, GPC, LCMS, GCMS, and NMR. \nKnowledge of compendial methods (ie. USP, EP, ISO, ASTM and or ANSI) and ICH guidelines application preferred.\nGood communication skills with the analytical team, and other internal teams required. 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