Mid Level Analytical Scientist Jobs
Mid level analytical scientist jobs go to scientists ready to own experimental designs, mentor junior team members, and translate complex data into decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Roles are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amneal Pharmaceuticals, dsm-firmenich, and Insmed Incorporated hiring at this level now.
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Top stateNew Jersey
Top employerAmneal Pharmaceuticals
Top cityBranchburg, NJ
Work type89% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology
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Scientist III, Analytical Development (Contract to Hire 6-9 Months)
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MannKind Corporation
Scientist III, Analytical Development (Contract to Hire 6-9 Months)
Danbury, Connecticut
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PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
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Scientist III, Analytical Development (Contract to Hire 6-9 Months)
MannKind Corporation·Danbury, Connecticut
Job functions:
$40 - $60/hr
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor of Science
Contract
201-500 employees
Job Description
MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.
At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.
Summary
The Scientist III Validation is responsible for execution of analytical method validation, verification, and lifecycle activities to support clinical and early commercial programs. This role focuses on hands-on validation work, protocol execution, data analysis, and documentation, ensuring methods are fit-for-purpose and compliant with global regulatory expectations (ICH Q2(R2), ICH Q14, USP <1220>, FDA/EMA guidance).
Scientist III works under minimum supervision, contributes to cross-functional projects, and supports regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analytical Method Development: Independently develop and optimize analytical methods for assigned drug substances and products using techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV, and dissolution. Make sound technical decisions on method design and execution within the scope of the assigned work.
- Method Validation & Transfer: Execute phase-appropriate validation and method transfer activities, including protocol execution, data generation, and report contribution, under the guidance of senior staff who define the overall validation strategy.
- Data Generation & Interpretation: Execute experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions to support formulation development, stability studies, and clinical release testing.
- Documentation: Draft analytical protocols, method development reports, and contribute to regulatory documentation (e.g., IND sections).
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Formulation, Process Development, and Quality teams to ensure alignment of analytical activities with program needs.
- Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with GLP/GMP standards and internal quality systems. Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues with increasing independence.
- Mentorship & Training: Provide informal mentorship to junior scientists and analysts. Assist in onboarding and training activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation practices, or analytical robustness. Drive implementation of improvements within the scope of assigned work, with senior support on broader changes.
- Scientific Communication: Present experimental results and recommendations in team meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 1–3 years of experience, or M.S. with 3–5 years, or B.S. with 4–6 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method development.
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines, GMP/GLP, and regulatory expectations.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting clinical-stage pharmaceutical development.
- Exposure to regulatory submissions and method validation.
- Experience working with CROs or CDMOs.
- Familiarity with LIMS or electronic lab notebooks.
Core Competencies (Aligned to Company Values)
- Do Right: Follows SOPs and quality standards; ensures data integrity and compliance.
- Win Together: Collaborates effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.
- Own It: Takes ownership of assigned analytical work end to end, including planning, execution, documentation, and follow-through.
- Be Tenacious: Independently resolves routine technical challenges and pursues continuous improvement in assigned areas.
- Push Boundaries: Suggests improvements to methods, workflows, or technologies.
MannKind Corporation
Scientist III, Analytical Development (Contract to Hire 6-9 Months)
Danbury, Connecticut
Added 2d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$40 - $60/hr
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor of Science
Contract
Job Description
MannKind
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. Focused on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, and fluid overload in heart failure and chronic kidney disease. With deep expertise in drug-device combinations, MannKind aims to deliver therapies designed to fit seamlessly into daily life.
At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.
Summary
The Scientist III Validation is responsible for execution of analytical method validation, verification, and lifecycle activities to support clinical and early commercial programs. This role focuses on hands-on validation work, protocol execution, data analysis, and documentation, ensuring methods are fit-for-purpose and compliant with global regulatory expectations (ICH Q2(R2), ICH Q14, USP <1220>, FDA/EMA guidance).
Scientist III works under minimum supervision, contributes to cross-functional projects, and supports regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- Analytical Method Development: Independently develop and optimize analytical methods for assigned drug substances and products using techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV, and dissolution. Make sound technical decisions on method design and execution within the scope of the assigned work.
- Method Validation & Transfer: Execute phase-appropriate validation and method transfer activities, including protocol execution, data generation, and report contribution, under the guidance of senior staff who define the overall validation strategy.
- Data Generation & Interpretation: Execute experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions to support formulation development, stability studies, and clinical release testing.
- Documentation: Draft analytical protocols, method development reports, and contribute to regulatory documentation (e.g., IND sections).
- Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Formulation, Process Development, and Quality teams to ensure alignment of analytical activities with program needs.
- Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with GLP/GMP standards and internal quality systems. Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records.
- Problem Solving: Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues with increasing independence.
- Mentorship & Training: Provide informal mentorship to junior scientists and analysts. Assist in onboarding and training activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation practices, or analytical robustness. Drive implementation of improvements within the scope of assigned work, with senior support on broader changes.
- Scientific Communication: Present experimental results and recommendations in team meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with 1–3 years of experience, or M.S. with 3–5 years, or B.S. with 4–6 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and method development.
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines, GMP/GLP, and regulatory expectations.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting clinical-stage pharmaceutical development.
- Exposure to regulatory submissions and method validation.
- Experience working with CROs or CDMOs.
- Familiarity with LIMS or electronic lab notebooks.
Core Competencies (Aligned to Company Values)
- Do Right: Follows SOPs and quality standards; ensures data integrity and compliance.
- Win Together: Collaborates effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.
- Own It: Takes ownership of assigned analytical work end to end, including planning, execution, documentation, and follow-through.
- Be Tenacious: Independently resolves routine technical challenges and pursues continuous improvement in assigned areas.
- Push Boundaries: Suggests improvements to methods, workflows, or technologies.
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Mid Level Analytical Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level analytical scientist job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and impact rather than task completion. Highlight methods you led independently, instruments you owned, and analyses that directly shaped a product or regulatory decision. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional collaboration, proficiency in relevant platforms like LIMS or statistical software, and any role you played in validating or troubleshooting methods, since these signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which companies hire mid level analytical scientists?
Companies hiring mid level analytical scientists right now include Amneal Pharmaceuticals, dsm-firmenich, and Insmed Incorporated, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, contract research organizations, medical device firms, and consumer goods companies with established quality or R&D functions.
Are there remote mid level analytical scientist jobs?
Yes, though lab-based roles still make up a significant portion of openings. About 11% of mid level analytical scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in data-heavy functions like computational analysis, regulatory writing, or method validation documentation rather than hands-on bench work.
How do I move up to a mid level analytical scientist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building a record of independent execution. That includes mastering core techniques in your area, taking ownership of discrete projects from design through reporting, and demonstrating that your work holds up under peer review or regulatory scrutiny. Scientists who actively seek out cross-functional projects, document their methods rigorously, and show measurable improvements in throughput or accuracy tend to make this transition faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level analytical scientists?
Mid Level analytical scientist roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because analytical work sits at the core of product development, quality assurance, and compliance, functions that require experienced scientists who can operate with real autonomy.