Analytical Chemist I

Analytical Chemist I

• Location: Chattanooga, TN

About the job

At Opella, our Science Hub mission is to empower our consumers to take Health in their Hands! With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to build our Sciences activities and develop breakthrough innovations for consumers worldwide. Your job, as Analytical Chemist  within our Quality group will be to  perform the analysis of samples in the stability, process, pilot lab, cleaning validation, and raw material evaluation programs in support of life cycle management, along with the execution of other AQA lab work.  This position also performs the critical analysis and deconstruction of in-house, compendial, and literature methods in theory and in practice.  Expertise is required as this work is carried out on accelerated stability batches for product support; therefore, an error may affect the launch of a Sanofi CHC product line and not just a single batch. This position will perform chemistry analysis on products launched by Sanofi CHC with the guidance of the laboratory manager and assistance from the Analytical Chemist positions.

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. 

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core.

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands. 

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers.

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

The Analytical Chemist duties fall under the scope of the execution of prewritten methods. This stage includes the testing of samples in the accelerated stability, process validation, packaging validation, method transfer, and cleaning validation programs as well as the execution of sections of validation projects under supervision.  Critical to this scope of responsibilities is the ability to deconstruct in writing the theoretical, mathematical, and practical aspects of AQA work as the final step of development.  This scope also includes all secondary duties essential to the daily operation of a laboratory such as standardization, general laboratory housekeeping, and tracking of samples and reagents. 

• Analytical Testing & Validation: Proficient in testing samples for process, packaging, stability, cleaning, and raw material validation programs.

• Compendial & In-House Method Execution: Experienced in executing standard and custom analytical methods to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Laboratory Management & Maintenance: Skilled in maintaining lab standards, tracking samples, reagents, and standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Documentation & Reporting: Expertise in preparing detailed reports, written analyses, and change requests based on testing outcomes.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple departments (e.g., Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, etc.).

• Support for Laboratory Personnel: Assisting and mentoring Analytical Chemists in executing methods and maintaining lab operations.

About you

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Interfacing with key departments such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Procurement, Process Engineering, Analytical Research & Development, Development Center, and Operations.

• Analytical Expertise: Strong background in analytical testing, validation, and method execution to ensure compliance and product quality.

• Problem Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and troubleshooting across multiple departments, ensuring efficient resolutions.

• Technical Writing: Skilled in preparing clear, concise reports, analyses, and documentation, including change requests and method descriptions.

• Process and Validation Support: Experience in testing and supporting validation programs, ensuring adherence to technical and regulatory standards.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave