Occupation

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemists develop and validate methods to characterize, test, and ensure quality of chemical compounds and pharmaceutical products using techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy. The work involves designing analytical procedures, troubleshooting testing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across research, development, and manufacturing phases. The role suits detail-oriented scientists with strong technical expertise in analytical instrumentation and chemistry, often working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or chemical manufacturing settings.

Duties & responsibilities

Test raw materials and finished products against established specifications and regulatory standards
Develop and validate analytical methods using chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy techniques
Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP systems
Prepare samples and interpret analytical data to assess chemical composition, purity, and quality
Document testing procedures and results to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Troubleshoot analytical equipment and testing processes to resolve technical issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing phases

What Analytical Chemist roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does an Analytical Chemist make?

Too few Analytical Chemist postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 5 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Analytical Chemist roles?

5 open Analytical Chemist roles from 5 employers; the most at Biogen, IQVIA and Micron Technology.

From employers’ own postings, as of2026-10-28.

Analytical Chemist in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles: 5
Employers: 5
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open Analytical Chemist roles (5)

Analytical Chemist

Micron Technology

Boise, ID

Listed on Micron Technology’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Analytical Chemist

Voyager

Full-time · Pueblo, CO · $55,000 – $70,000

This role involves testing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished rocket motor components against military specifications, generating quality documentation, and helping develop new analytical methods for a defense contractor. It suits someone with analytical chemistry training and hands-on laboratory experience, especially with exotic materials and safety-critical processes.

Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Scientists (LCMS-MS Bioanalysis & Method Validation)

IQVIA

Full-time · Ithaca, NY · $41,400 – $108,000

IQVIA is hiring scientists to develop and validate LC-MS methods for pharmaceutical bioanalysis in a regulated laboratory setting. This role suits analysts with hands-on experience running mass spectrometry instruments and preparing samples for complex assays.

Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Scientist II, Analytical Development

Biogen

Full-time · Cambridge, MA · $117,000 – $157,000

Biogen seeks an experienced analytical chemist to lead liquid chromatography method development for synthetic therapeutics, including small molecules, oligonucleotides, and peptides. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with cross-functional leadership, requiring deep knowledge of HPLC/UHPLC platforms and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical development.

Listed on Biogen’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Director, Analytical Chemistry

Moderna

Full-time · $167,000 – $300,700

Moderna seeks a Director of Analytical Chemistry to lead discovery-stage analytical efforts for mRNA-lipid nanoparticle research, defining strategies and managing teams across characterization, method development, and early translational work. This role suits experienced analytical chemists with deep expertise in separation science, lipid and small-molecule analysis, and proven leadership who want to shape analytical direction in a fast-moving biotech environment.

Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Employers hiring Analytical Chemists

5 in total, most open roles first.

Biogen1 role
IQVIA1 role
Micron Technology1 role
Moderna1 role
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Voyager1 role