Principal Scientist
About The Position
TPM Laboratories, Inc. is an independent contract testing laboratory providing personalized analytical services to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. TPM Labs specializes in Analytical Research and Development Testing Services, Quality Control Testing and Stability Storage & Testing Services. Our goal is to provide high quality, cost effective and timely service, personalized to meet your needs. TPM Laboratories is hiring a Principal Scientist to serve as the lab’s top technical authority for regulated pharmaceutical analytical programs. This role sets technical direction, ensures scientific defensibility, and provides expert oversight of complex work.
Requirements
- BS in Chemistry or related field (advanced degree strongly preferred).
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical/analytical labs with significant method development/validation leadership.
- Expert knowledge of HPLC/UPLC/GC, dissolution, UV, FTIR; strong cGMP/ALCOA+, FDA/ICH/USP/EP expertise.
- Proven technical writing, client communication, and risk-based decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management strategy.
- Direct complex studies (including forced degradation) and resolve high-impact OOS/OOT investigations.
- Provide final technical review/approval of critical data packages, protocols, and regulatory-facing documentation.
- Set laboratory-wide technical standards; evaluate and implement new technologies.
- Represent the lab in client audits and regulatory inspections; mentor scientific staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
