Hiring: PLS Scientist I - Biopharma Company: Pace® Analytical Services Location: Oakdale, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:05:38 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •Provides complex to specialized analysis in support of various testing materials, products and/or devices utilizing various analytical instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing. •Provides training and guidance on analytical tests, methods, and instrumentation, as required. •Provides complex to specialized analysis, interpretation and counsel to clients, staff, management, and functional leaders regarding chemistry/biochemistry policies, programs, and practices; involves broad operations and leading implementation and change. •Analyzes and reviews complex to specialized operations, results, feedback, and related chemistry/biochemistry/formulation information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management and/or clients. •Assists with developing or participating in chemistry/biochemistry/formulation or cross functional project or program objectives, which includes proposed budgets, timelines, materials, personnel, and other project requirements, receives direction, and presents information to management and/or clients. •Develop validate and transfer analytical methods. Provide routine and non-routine analysis using instruments such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and FTIR, among others. •Design and develop robust and scalable formulations for small molecules and biologics for early-stage clinical trials. May develop and optimize manufacturing processes for drug products. •Ensure all activities adhere to SOP's, regulatory guidelines, GLP and GMP standards. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least two to three (2-3) years of experience, including experience with specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Compensation: •$55,000 - $65,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!