Research Chemist II

Lonza•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical chemistry expertise in a regulated laboratory environment supporting Product Development projects. As a Research Chemist II, you will contribute hands-on scientific insight, mentor others, and play a key role in delivering high-quality data that supports drug development and innovation.

Requirements

Experience in analytical chemistry within pharmaceutical or drug development environments
Strong hands-on HPLC experience (method execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation strongly preferred)
Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and support project deliverables
Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation in a regulated setting
Strong understanding of laboratory safety, compliance, and data integrity expectations
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline required with minimum experience of: 5 years (B.S./A.A./M.S.) or 3 years (Ph.D.)

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and execute scientific assignments and experiments supporting Product Development initiatives
Provide scientific and technical accountability for project-level deliverables
Collect, analyze, and interpret analytical data; prepare reports, protocols, SOPs, and internal guidance documents
Apply hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, dissolution, FTIR, DSC, TGA, KF) to support method execution and improvement
Identify atypical results, contribute to investigations, and help define corrective actions
Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMPs, safety standards, SOPs, and inspection readiness
Support training and mentoring of team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives