Interpretation Chemist - US (St Paul) or Germany (Obernburg)

Position Summary

Role: Data Analyst / Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze data, perform calculations, and interpret test/control results according to written instructions.
• Assist in interpretation of feasibility testing, method development, and method verification.
• Work with management to ensure large studies are completed on or before the due date.
• Maintain ancillary records and may trend and evaluate QC data as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain LC‑MS compound library and database.
• Assist with SOP, purchase specification, protocol, and work instruction creation and revisions.
• Participate in improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
• Review paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy, and raise concerns to management as required.
• Review work of other colleagues for scientific soundness and GLP/GMP and SOP compliance.
• Help ensure department compliance with site goals and objectives such as financial, OPD, report revision.
• May be responsible for final report signing.
• In the event of test failure, may lead failure investigations, identify root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
• May be responsible for client contact regarding unexpected testing results, project updates, and deliverables.
• Assist with client audits as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field, ideally with 3 years of professional experience.
• Technical training in chemistry with at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience in a GLP environment and familiarity with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 in the field of medical devices is desirable.
• Experience handling HPLC and GC‑MS instruments is an advantage.
• Experience in processing or interpreting UPLC‑MS results is beneficial.
• High level of initiative and sense of responsibility.
• Strong hands‑on mentality.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Organizational talent with a structured working style.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Compensation

Target salary in Germany: ~ €60,000. Target salary in the US: $60,000–$70,000. Compensation grade range: €48,600 – €92,700 annually.

Benefits

• A challenging and varied role in a globally expanding company.
• A highly professional team and an international working environment.
• Attractive, performance‑based compensation.
• Flexible working hours and home office options.
• Employer contribution to company pension scheme.
• Monthly fuel allowance for private car use.
• Electric vehicle charging station.
• Regular team events.
• Company restaurant with outdoor terrace.

Working Conditions

Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Vision abilities required include close vision, colour vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Physical requirements include being able to frequently move or lift up to 25 pounds. Employee must be able to talk and hear.

Equal Employment Opportunity: NAMSA is an equal employment opportunity company.