The Process Chemistry Division of our partner is currently looking for a Senior Scientist to join their team and support their development program. This position offers an opportunity to work for a company which is operating in a critical sector of the economy and has a strong and exciting future.

The successful candidate will have a background in Analytical Chemistry combined with solid expertise in HPLC, Dissolution, KF, Disintegration, stability analysis and drug product development. Knowledge of GC, SFC, MS and other analytical methodologies utilised to characterise APIs would be an advantage. The role is to support formulation development projects, develop and validate analytical methods, provide expert advice in the characterisation of oral solid dosage forms and collaborate effectively with Formulation Development and Materials Characterisation colleagues.

Our partner is a dynamic, fast-growing organisation, with an enviable reputation for leading-edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges. Their team of experts believes in their ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for their clients, and always operating ethically and with integrity. They take pride in their professionalism and commitment to always deliver their very best work.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, troubleshooting and validating HPLC and Dissolution methods.
• Working within project teams working to tight deadlines.
• Planning their own work and prioritising as necessary with the minimum level of supervision.
• Able to step in and learn new techniques to support projects.
• Ability to solve complex scientific problems.
• Able to work effectively in a GMP laboratory.

Requirements:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline or a BSc/MSc and several years’ relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• Significant expertise in troubleshooting and developing HPLC and Dissolution methods.
• In-depth, hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
• Experience working with GLP or GMP.
• Familiar with ICH guidelines.
• Strong scientific track record.
• Attention to detail.
• Conscientious.
• Well organised and follows up on actions.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.

What will you get:

• A competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• A state-of-the-art working environment on site.
• An exciting opportunity for growth and development.
• Support for funding for relevant training and development programmes.