Regulatory Chemical Researcher

Guidehouse

Regulatory Chemical Researcher providing chemistry research support to evaluate analytical screening methods for detecting lead contamination in food products. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to enhance food safety research and regulatory compliance.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific and laboratory research support to evaluate and improve analytical screening methods for chemical food contaminants
Develop, implement, and evaluate analytical chemistry methods for contaminant detection
Support single & multi-laboratory validation studies to assess analytical method performance and reproducibility
Conduct laboratory analyses using established instrumentation and methodologies in accordance with approved safety, quality, and regulatory protocols
Analyze experimental data and perform scientific evaluations to support regulatory decision-making and research objectives
Ensure proper collection, documentation, and integrity of laboratory data, including maintaining accurate records and traceability
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, laboratories, and stakeholders to support method development, validation, documentation (i.e. SOP's, technical guides, etc.) and implementation activities.
Prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders
Participate in cross-agency coordination efforts supporting analytical method standardization and regulatory implementation
Attend relevant program, laboratory, and organizational meetings in support of project execution
Provide monthly status reports to program leadership and project stakeholders including research findings, project schedule and milestone updates; Complete all corporate and client mandatory training and maintain required credentials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Minimum of one to 3 years of experience in laboratory research or analytical chemistry domain
Experience conducting chemical analyses, laboratory testing, and scientific data interpretation
Experience with data collection, analysis, and preparation of scientific manuscripts and/or technical reports
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and/or ISO laboratory standards
Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and laboratory methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
Understanding of regulatory interpretations (e.g. CMC), targets (e.g. product efficacy\safety thresholds).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Chemical AnalysisLaboratory TestingScientific Data InterpretationAnalytical InstrumentationMethod ValidationExperimental Data AnalysisRegulatory Decision-MakingSOP DocumentationQuality ControlISO Laboratory Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationInterdisciplinary TeamworkStakeholder Engagement

Certifications

Master’s Degree in ChemistryMaster’s Degree in BiochemistryMaster’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences