Job Description

Hiring: R&D Chemist / Stability — Winchester, VA (On-Site)

📍 Winchester, Virginia | Full-Time | On-Site | Reporting to R&D / Quality Leadership

Build the lab. Build the data. Build the shelf-life claims.

Hubot, Inc. is seeking an R&D Chemist / Stability to help set up our Winchester, VA laboratory and lead the day-to-day execution of stability programs—designing and running studies that support shelf-life, product performance, and regulatory readiness .

Why Join Hubot?

• 🚀 25–30% YoY growth forecast through 2030
• 🌟 4.8 Glassdoor | 4.7 Indeed | 95% recommend | Well-being 79
• ⚙️ Work at the intersection of R&D, Analytical Testing, Quality Systems, and Manufacturing in a GMP environment
• 🧪 Build and scale stability testing capability at our Winchester, VA site (high ownership, real impact)
• 🧭 Impact that counts: Your stability programs support product launch decisions, shelf-life claims, and audit readiness
• 📈 Career path: R&D Chemist → Senior Chemist → Stability Lead / R&D Lead → R&D / Quality Leadership

What You’ll Do

• Set up the lab in Winchester , including stability workflows, documentation readiness, and testing execution
• Design and execute stability studies (accelerated, real-time, and stress testing)
• Monitor stability samples according to approved protocols and schedules
• Evaluate product performance under varying conditions ( temperature, humidity, light )
• Investigate out-of-trend (OOT) and out-of-specification (OOS) stability results
• Perform chemical and physical testing using techniques such as:
• HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer
• pH, viscosity, appearance (and related physical attribute testing)
• Analyze and trend stability data to support shelf-life claims and product performance conclusions
• Prepare stability summaries, reports, and technical documentation
• Author and maintain stability protocols, stability reports, SOPs , and controlled records
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP, ICH, FDA, and ISO guidelines
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records
• Support regulatory submissions and audits as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with formulation, analytical, quality, and packaging teams
• Provide technical input during product development and scale-up
• Support change control, deviation investigations, and risk assessments
• Identify opportunities to improve stability testing methods and processes
• Support method validation and verification activities
• Support R&D formulation development and troubleshoot formulation or packaging-related stability issues

Who You Are (Hands-On Stability Chemist)

• Comfortable working in a lab environment with strong attention to detail and data integrity
• Able to manage multiple studies, timelines, and documentation requirements
• Curious, analytical, and proactive in troubleshooting stability challenges
• Collaborative communicator who can work across R&D, Quality, and Operations

Must-Have Skills (Stability & Analytical Execution)

• Practical experience designing and/or executing stability studies (accelerated, real-time, stress)
• Strong understanding of OOT/OOS concepts and structured investigation support
• Hands-on familiarity with key analytical and physical testing techniques:
• HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, Karl Fischer
• pH, viscosity, appearance
• Data analysis, trending, and interpretation to support shelf-life and performance conclusions
• Technical writing for protocols, reports, and SOPs
• Working knowledge of GLP/GMP expectations and applicable guidance (ICH / FDA / ISO)

Success Metrics

• Stability studies executed on schedule with complete traceable documentation
• Reliable analytical data supporting shelf-life claims and product decisions
• Clear, timely investigation support for OOT/OOS events with strong root-cause thinking
• Improved cycle time and consistency through standardized protocols and lab practices
• Audit-ready records and data integrity with minimal rework

Why It Matters

Stability data protects patients, brands, and business decisions.

Your work ensures products perform as intended over time—and that shelf-life claims are backed by trustworthy, compliant science.

Ready to build a stability program and grow your R&D career?

Apply via LinkedIn or message us directly.

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