Analytical Scientist

Quotient Sciences : Molecule to Cure. Fast.We accelerate drug development by integrating formulation development, clinical testing, data sciences, and manufacturing into one seamless process. Our proprietary platform, Translational Pharmaceutics®, shortens timelines by 9–12 months on average. Arcinova, our specialist arm in Reading and Alnwick, UK, delivers end-to-end drug substance and early drug product services, including bioanalysis and radiolabeling—streamlining early development from candidate selection to proof of concept. Why join us? Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast. The Role Are you passionate about pharmaceutical science and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic lab environment? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Analytical Scientist to join our team in Philadelphia – Garnet Valley. This is your opportunity to grow your career while contributing to cutting-edge analytical development projects. As an Analytical Scientist I, you will work under supervision across various functional areas, including : Analytical method development, validation, and transfer activities. Formulation development work including material characterization and physical testing. API / raw material sampling and testing, in-process and finished product testing, cleaning verification swabbing and testing. Notebook / report review, training, and technical writing activities. Implementing, testing, using, or administrating LIMS. Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Essential duties include, but are not limited to : Operate and troubleshoot instruments / equipment to test pharmaceutical samples including HPLC / UPLC, Dissolution apparatus, Karl-Fisher water content titrator, GC, FTIR, UV, and other analytical instruments as directed. Follow analytical test methods, compendial methods, experimental procedures, and SOPs. Document test results in laboratory notebook in real-time and communicate status of test results to supervisor. Peer review of laboratory notebooks for technical details. Maintain control of all project-related samples submitted to the laboratory. Initiate documentation process, compile data into reports, and author analytical test methods. Implement, test, use, or administrate Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Perform housekeeping to maintain a safe and orderly laboratory. Comply with all state and federal regulations including FDA, EPA, OSHA, DEA, and internal policies. Manage responsibilities efficiently to ensure accurate and timely data reports. Consult and work closely with supervisor regarding any issues with sample preparation, instrument performance, data acquisition and analysis as it applies to data integrity and accuracy Train on all the SOPs and company procedures on regular basis and remain up to date with the training curriculum Additional Responsibilities Remain current in profession and industry trends. Make positive contributions by suggesting improvements. Learn new skills, procedures, and processes including formulation development. Be available for other duties as required. Be available for overtime as needed. Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you should have : B.S. in Chemistry or equivalent. 0–3 years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent training, experience, and education. Understanding of experiment documentation and basic laboratory skills. Job Demands This role may involve : Very high concentration of work. Strict and tight deadlines. Managing multiple tasks / issues simultaneously. Working in a hazardous environment with strict safety procedures. Working outside normal working hours. Responding to client demands. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative team! Application Requirements When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and / or local laws. This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.