Bioanalytical Chemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.


• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.


• Good: We act ethically and morally.


• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.


• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.


• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Bioanalytical Chemist with industrial pharma lab experience.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform routine & non-routine LC/MS analyses.
  
  
  
  • Sciex/Analyst experience preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Develop and optimize LC/MS analytical methods.


• Consistently produce standard curve and QC data that meet established validated assay criteria.


• Operate and perform basic, routine maintenance and diagnostics on HPLC and mass spectrometers.


• Use the LC/MS software to perform routine data processing.


• Accurately prepare and label laboratory reagents, solutions and samples.


• Consistently utilize data file nomenclature and organizational conventions.


• Track study submissions on the analyst/customer collaboration site. 

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS-Chemistry (or related field) with 0-2 years of industrial experience.


• Proactively maintaining productivity with strong attention to detail.


• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written. Ability to communicate issues as they occur.


• Works well both as a team and as an individual.


• Strong safety focus and willingness to assist with general lab housekeeping.


• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing project needs and timelines.

This job posting will close by 2/28/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.