Laboratory Specialist; Chemistry Focused

Location: Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Specialist to support Quality Assurance activities within a regulated laboratory environment. This role will involve assisting with HPLC-based analysis, stability studies, and routine laboratory testing, while ensuring work is completed in line with quality standards and procedures.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Microbiology, Quality, and Manufacturing, gaining valuable experience in a highly collaborative setting.

• Support analytical chemistry testing using HPLC, chromatography, and other laboratory techniques.
• Assist with method development, validation, and transfer activities under supervision.
• Contribute to stability studies and shelf-life assessments.
• Carry out routine analysis and support release testing for manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with cGMP and data integrity requirements.
• Help review analytical data and identify trends.
• Support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results and contribute to root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Quality, Manufacturing, and Microbiology.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and workflows.

• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Placement year, internship, or some laboratory experience in an analytical, QC, or QA environment is desirable.
• Basic understanding of HPLC and analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Awareness of method validation and stability studies is beneficial.
• Understanding of cGMP, quality systems, or regulated environments would be an advantage.

• Good data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role provides structured training and mentorship, offering an excellent opportunity to develop skills in quality assurance, Chemistry, laboratory validation, and regulatory compliance within the life sciences industry.