HPTLC Chemist in Farmingdale, New Jersey at NutraStar Inc

HPTLC Chemist
Location: Farmingdale, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time/On Site
Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Fri: 8 am – 2 pm
Pay Rate: $75,000-$85,000

Company Overview:
NutraStar is a fast-growing contract manufacturer specializing in the formulation and production of high-quality nutraceuticals. With more than 300 employees and a reputation built on customer service, precision, quality, and innovation, we serve some of the most respected brands in the health and wellness industry. Our continued investment in people, technology, and infrastructure drives our rapid growth and positions us as leaders in our field.

Position Summary
The HPTLC Chemist performs analytical testing of raw materials, botanical ingredients, and finished nutraceutical products using High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC). This position ensures accurate testing, documentation, and compliance with cGMP, approved methods, SOPs, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform HPTLC testing for identification and authentication of botanical raw materials, extracts, and finished dietary supplement products.
• Prepare samples, reference standards, reagents, mobile phases, and derivatization solutions according to approved analytical methods.
• Operate HPTLC equipment, including automated sample applicators, development chambers, derivatization equipment, and documentation/imaging systems.
• Evaluate chromatographic fingerprints and compare samples against authenticated reference standards or established specifications.
• Document laboratory testing accurately and contemporaneously in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory procedures.
• Review and interpret analytical results and ensure testing meets established specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Perform testing according to USP, AOAC, validated internal methods, compendial methods, and other approved procedures, as applicable.
• Support method verification, validation, transfer, optimization, and troubleshooting of HPTLC analytical methods.
• Investigate atypical, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) results in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain HPTLC instruments and laboratory equipment, including routine cleaning, calibration checks, preventive maintenance coordination, and instrument logbooks.
• Maintain accurate records for standards, reagents, chemicals, samples, and laboratory supplies.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements and proper chemical handling and disposal procedures.
• Assist with preparation for FDA, customer, certification, and internal audits by maintaining complete and audit-ready laboratory documentation.
• Participate in CAPA, deviation, change-control, and continuous-improvement activities when applicable.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to investigate quality or analytical issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and cGMP-compliant laboratory environment.
• Perform additional analytical testing or laboratory duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Biology, or related scientific field.
• 2–5 years of analytical laboratory experience, preferably in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, food, or botanical manufacturing.
• HPTLC/TLC laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with botanical ingredients and dietary supplements is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of cGMP, laboratory documentation, OOS investigations, and analytical testing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, data integrity, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Why Join NutraStar?
As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide.
NutraStar is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at our Company is based solely on job-related qualifications