Regulatory Chemical Researcher

Guidehouse•New Haven, CT

8d•$65,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our federal client conducts microbiological and chemical food safety, nutrition, and food defense research related to regulated food product safety and efficacy. This position provides chemistry research support to evaluate and improve screening test methods for detecting lead contamination in ceramicware, food contact materials, and food simulants. As an interdisciplinary team researcher, you will focus on developing and evaluating analytical methods to detect lead in ceramicware and food contact materials, including testing screening kits, conducting laboratory analyses, operating instrumentation, assessing method performance, and developing SOPs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Minimum of one to 3 years of experience in laboratory research or analytical chemistry domain
Experience conducting chemical analyses, laboratory testing, and scientific data interpretation
Experience with data collection, analysis, and preparation of scientific manuscripts and/or technical reports
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and/or ISO laboratory standards
Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and laboratory methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
Understanding of regulatory interpretations (e.g. CMC), targets (e.g. product efficacy\safety thresholds).

Nice To Haves

PhD degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Experience working with food safety, chemical contaminants, or food contact material testing
Experience with public health, regulatory science operations or research initiatives
Familiarity with chromatographic, spectroscopic, or mass spectrometry techniques
Experience preparing scientific publications, regulatory documentation, or technical reports

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and laboratory research support to evaluate and improve analytical screening methods for chemical food contaminants
Develop, implement, and evaluate analytical chemistry methods for contaminant detection
Support single & multi-laboratory validation studies to assess analytical method performance and reproducibility
Conduct laboratory analyses using established instrumentation and methodologies in accordance with approved safety, quality, and regulatory protocols
Analyze experimental data and perform scientific evaluations to support regulatory decision-making and research objectives
Ensure proper collection, documentation, and integrity of laboratory data, including maintaining accurate records and traceability
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, laboratories, and stakeholders to support method development, validation, documentation (i.e. SOP's, technical guides, etc.) and implementation activities.
Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders
Participate in cross-agency coordination efforts supporting analytical method standardization and regulatory implementation
Attend relevant program, laboratory, and organizational meetings in support of project execution
Provide monthly status reports to program leadership and project stakeholders including research findings, project schedule and milestone updates;
Complete all corporate and client mandatory training and maintain required credentials.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus