Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration and oversight of comprehensive chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs and practices; may provide feedback and guidance to clients regarding the analysis of materials, products and/or devices utilizing complex to specialized professional and technical knowledge of chemistry/biochemistry/formulation development or related equipment, testing, and procedures. May design and develop robust and scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics for early-stage clinical trials. May develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug products. May interpret analytical data to guide formulation and process development decisions.

• Serves as a lead to staff to include providing work direction, guidance, and training.


• Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing comprehensive types of forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.


• Provides complex to specialized analysis in support of various testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing various analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.


• Provides complex to specialized review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results. Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry/formulation information on an as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients.


• Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required.


• Provides complex to specialized analysis, interpretation and counsel to clients, staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change.


• Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry/formulation information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients.


• Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry/formulation or cross functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction, and presents information to management and/or clients.


• Develop validate and transfer analytical methods. Provide routine and non-routine analysis using instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and FTIR, among others.


• Design and develop robust and scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics for early-stage clinical trials. May develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug products.


• Ensure all activities adhere to SOP's, regulatory guidelines, GLP and GMP standards.


• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.


• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field.


• Three to five (3-5) years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Master's or PhD degree is strongly preferred.

• Complex to specialized principles, practices, and techniques of chemistry/biochemistry and formulation development.


• Broad understanding of the administration and oversight of chemistry/biochemistry programs, policies, and procedures.


• Complex to specialized methods to resolve chemistry/biochemistry problems, questions, and concerns.


• Broad understanding of applicable chemistry/biochemistry laws, codes, and regulations.


• Understanding of broad testing tools, equipment, and calibration.


• Computer applications and systems related to the work.


• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.


• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.


• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Performing complex to specialized professional-level chemistry/biochemistry duties in a variety of assigned areas.


• Overseeing and administering broad and varied chemistry/biochemistry/formulation functions.


• Ability to operate and train others in analytical instruments and manufacturing equipment.


• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.


• Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.


• Operating in a both a team and individual contributor environment.


• Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.


• Preparing advanced to expert functionals reports, correspondence, and other written materials.


• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.


• Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted during the work.


• Performing effective oral presentations to large and small groups across functional peers and the department.


• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.


• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various individuals contacted in the work.