Analytical Scientist

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This is a permanent full‑time position, working a 35‑hour week, 7 hours per day flexibly between 7 am & 7 pm on 5/7 days as per business needs.

The purpose of this job is to perform stability testing of finished pharmaceutical products and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

• To perform routine and non‑routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques (primarily: HPLC, Dissolution and Karl Fisher determination), as required by the client’s representative.
• To perform technology transfers on new products entering the team.
• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• To initiate and follow up OOS results and action limits as per client procedures.
• To document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
• To collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc.
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• To deal with client queries and contact designated personnel, with appropriate support from on‑site leadership, with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
• To keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required with approval from the Lead Analyst.
• Support local audits as required.
• To perform testing of QC samples in accordance with client procedures.
• To revise SOPs as required.
• To adhere to all client standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.

• A degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required.
• A sound, fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential, with knowledge of analytical techniques highly desirable.
• Relevant experience of analysis in a pharmaceutical testing laboratory (preferably with exposure to solid dose products) or equivalent, is desired.
• The candidate should be experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fischer and UV spectroscopy).
• Experience in technology transfers desirable but not essential.
• Must be able to interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of analyses, instruments and methods.
• Have a thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques.
• Must possess experience of, or have a thorough understanding of, working in a GMP environment.
• Must possess the ability to quickly learn new processes.
• Be capable of working proactively to offer suggestions for new ways to improve existing processes.
• Should have the ability to work using paperless systems such as electronic laboratory notebooks and LIMS.
• Must be competent with MS Office suite of applications.
• Requires the ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Must have the ability to work on their own initiative and be capable of developing solutions to problems as part of a team.
• Must be willing to operate in a flexible manner and be able to switch priorities at short notice.
• Should seek new ideas to make improvements within own area of control.

• Reward and Recognition.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary).
• Company Pension Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking.
• Worldwide career opportunities.
• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether it’s supermarket savings, days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday, there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it’s incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you’ll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process depending on the role and its requirements, this will give you the…