Supervisor, Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry

PerkinElmer • Richmond, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. The Scientist II, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry provides technical leadership for chromatographic analyses supporting product development, regulatory testing, and scientific investigations. The role applies GC, LC, LC-MS, and related analytical techniques to characterize product constituents, impurities, and degradation products, and supports method development, validation, and data interpretation. The scientist supports ASAP chemical analysis and flavor stability work and flexes to support post treatment chemical analysis. As the team lead, the scientist also provides day-to-day technical direction and mentorship to contract scientists and technicians while maintaining a hands-on analytical workload.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 4+ years of chromatography experience.
• Experience with GC and LC based analytical platforms.
• Proficiency in method development and validation using LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, and/or LC-UV of complex matrices following ICH guidelines.
• Proficiency with chromatography and mass spectrometry data analysis software such as MassLynx, Chromeleon, ChemStation, and MassHunter.
• Experience with sample preparation and extraction techniques (liquid extraction, SPE) for quantitative analysis in complex matrices.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate a small technical team while contributing at the bench.
• Experience authoring technical and regulatory documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience across GC, LC-MS, and LC-UV.
• Experience serving as a technical or team lead in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience in a regulated, GMP, or GLP environment.
• Experience characterizing nicotine, flavor, or related product constituents.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses using GC, LC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-UV, and related instrumentation.
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for complex matrices following ICH guidelines.
• Support ASAP chemical analysis, flavor stability studies, and post treatment chemical analysis.
• Apply sample preparation and extraction techniques, including liquid liquid extraction and solid phase extraction (SPE), for quantitative analysis of target compounds.
• Interpret complex analytical data and communicate findings.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical methods.
• Support technology transfer and process improvement initiatives.
• Author technical and regulatory documentation and study reports.
• Collaborate with cross functional scientific teams and maintain compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to contract scientists and technicians while maintaining a hands-on analytical workload.
• Coordinate team workload, priorities, and study scheduling to meet project timelines.
• Review data and reports produced by team members for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Onboard and train new team members on methods, instrumentation, and laboratory procedures.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact between the contractor team and Altria subject matter experts.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level