Senior Analytical Chemist

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland. This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.

You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.

• Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
• Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises.
• Perform peer review of analytical data.
• Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions in standard format in line with SOPs/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
• Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
• Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
• Provide training to team members when necessary.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
• Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.

• Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
• Experience of working to cGMP.
• Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.