Kanthoruwa

Senior Chemist - Pharmaceutical Testing Analyst

Athena Analytics (Pvt) Ltd

Salary
Not disclosed
Job type
Full-time
Work type
On-site
Experience
Senior

Colombo 11·Posted Sep 4, 2026

Senior Chemist — Pharma Testing

Requirement

  • B.Sc in Chemistry / B.Pharm / B.Sc with Chemistry preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proven expertise in pharmaceutical testing, including dosage forms, impurity, and heavy metal analysis
  • Hands-on experience in ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, and potentiometric titrations

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily pharmaceutical testing workload
  • Lead method verification and method development as per ICH Q2 guidelines
  • Apply thorough knowledge of USP / EP / BP / IP testing methods
  • Carry out method development and method verification across the product portfolio

Chemist — Pharma Testing

Requirement

  • B.Sc in Chemistry / B.Pharm / B.Sc with Chemistry

Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine and specialized pharmaceutical testing in line with laboratory SOPs
  • Support senior chemists in method execution and quality documentation
  • Uphold accuracy and turnaround standards for pharmaceutical client samples

Trainee Chemist / Analyst

Requirement

  • B.Sc in Food Science and Technology, Food Science or Food Science, OR
  • B.Sc in Chemistry / B.Pharm / B.Sc with Chemistry
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Assist the laboratory team with sample preparation, testing, and documentation
  • Learn and apply standard analytical methods under supervision
  • Build hands-on experience across food and/or pharmaceutical testing disciplines

How to Apply

Excellent career prospects with an attractive remuneration package await the right candidates. If you possess the required attributes, please email your resume to careers@athena-labs.co. Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Location

Athena Analytics (Pvt) Ltd — #114, N.H. Abdul Cader Road, Colombo 11, Sri Lanka