Pharma Bioanalytical Chemist

Job overview

The Pharma Bioanalytical Chemist role is onsite in Indianapolis, IN, on a day shift, approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Compensation is not specified. Cogent Scientific provides specialized laboratory services to support the life sciences industry and advance research. The chemist performs chromatographic analyses and method development, documents laboratory work, and supports laboratory instrumentation and data review. The role contributes to timely, reliable analytical services through careful execution, equipment support, and safe laboratory practices.

What you'll do

• Perform chromatographic method analysis on samples and develop methods with 1–2 day turnaround times
• analyze high-throughput experimental samples using reverse-phase HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, and UPLC-MS methods
• document laboratory work in notebooks or reports
• support instrument repairs, setup, software troubleshooting, and routine maintenance of LC, LC-MS, SFC, and UPLC-MS equipment
• prepare laboratory reagents
• analyze and triage data from software
• maintain a safe, organized, and productive laboratory.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pharma bioanalytical chemist

indianapolis in

cogent scientific

full-time

onsite

day shift

8:00 am–5:00 pm

hplc

uplc

lc-ms

bioanalytical chemistry

laboratory instrumentation

life sciences

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• parental leave
• paid time off and paid holidays
• relocation benefits may be available.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with 1–3 years of industry experience, or a master’s degree in chemistry with 0–1 year of related industry experience; posting closes by December 31, 2026, or when a candidate is identified.

About the employer

Cogent Scientific is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.