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