Research Chemist II

Job Title

Research Chemist II

Location

Tampa, FL

This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced analytical chemistry expertise in a regulated laboratory environment supporting Product Development projects. As a Research Chemist II, you will contribute hands-on scientific insight, mentor others, and play a key role in delivering high-quality data that supports drug development and innovation.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and leadership exposure

What you will do

• Plan, design, and execute scientific assignments and experiments supporting Product Development initiatives
• Provide scientific and technical accountability for project-level deliverables
• Collect, analyze, and interpret analytical data; prepare reports, protocols, SOPs, and internal guidance documents
• Apply hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, dissolution, FTIR, DSC, TGA, KF) to support method execution and improvement
• Identify atypical results, contribute to investigations, and help define corrective actions
• Ensure laboratory compliance with cGMPs, safety standards, SOPs, and inspection readiness
• Support training and mentoring of team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for

• Experience in analytical chemistry within pharmaceutical or drug development environments
• Strong hands-on HPLC experience (method execution, troubleshooting, and data interpretation strongly preferred)
• Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and support project deliverables
• Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation in a regulated setting
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety, compliance, and data integrity expectations
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline required with minimum experience of:
  • 5 years (B.S./A.A./M.S.) or 3 years (Ph.D.)

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.