Analytical Chemist II

About the role

Thorne's QC Laboratory in Summerville is hiring an Analytical Chemist II to perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products and other samples, supporting quality control and ensuring products meet quality and testing requirements. The role requires increased technical proficiency and independence, including certification across multiple analytical technologies, subject-matter expertise in at least one instrument, method development participation and troubleshooting of major instrumentation issues. It can also serve as a resource to other lab members and act as Shift Lead when needed. The position works first shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a four-day, 10-hour schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Receive samples, route them for testing and perform wet chemistry and bench testing, including titrations
• Carry out qualitative and quantitative analyses according to approved methods, SOPs and work instructions
• Prepare solutions, samples, standards and reagents; operate ICP-OES/ICP-MS, GC, HPLC and LC-MS
• Troubleshoot routine analytical problems and major instrumentation issues, and escalate unexpected results
• Maintain laboratory supplies, inventory and housekeeping, and keep documentation accurate, complete and traceable under cGMP and GDP
• Act as Shift Lead when assigned: review pending tests, coordinate analysts by sample priority, support OOS and NCM investigations, and keep management informed
• Provide technical support to colleagues and supervisors, take part in method development, and work overtime as required

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related field, with at least 12 credit hours of college-level chemistry
• Relevant analytical laboratory experience and aptitude for technical lab work preferred
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation strongly preferred; experience with HPLC, GC, ICP spectroscopy and/or NIR spectroscopy beneficial
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory analyses or instrumentation preferred

Required skills

• Certification in at least three of ICP-OES/ICP-MS, GC, HPLC and LC-MS
• Subject-matter expertise in at least one instrument technology
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, test methods and laboratory documentation
• Ability to participate in analytical method development