Analyst

Almac Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical services provider in Loughborough is seeking a Pharma Services Analyst to conduct chemical testing and maintain accurate records following GMP. The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related field, with knowledge of analytical techniques and laboratory experience being beneficial. This role offers an attractive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Annual bonus

34 days paid annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry or related Life Science subject.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of analytical method transfer and validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical testing and maintain records according to GMP.
• Undertake analysis of raw materials and products.
• Prepare reagents and solutions as per procedures.

Skills

Analytical techniques (UV, IR, KF, HPLC, GC)

Laboratory experience

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or a Life Science subject

Tools

LC-MS systems

Job description

Pharma Services Analyst

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire

Open To: Internal and external candidates

CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted

About The Role

As an Analyst within the Analytical Support team based in our Charnwood site in Loughborough, you will be responsible for conducting chemical testing following set procedures, maintaining accurate records of work and conducting all analysis following GMP and/or internal procedures.

This will include undertaking the chemical analysis of raw materials, intermediates and products according to set procedures and methods, as well as preparing reagents, mobile phase and solutions according to set procedures and pharmacopeial methods.

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

About You

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for you to have the following essential criteria:

• B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science subject with a significant chemistry portion.

The following criteria would also be beneficial to your application, but is not essential:

• Experience working within a laboratory environment.
• Experience in analytical techniques (UV, IR, KF, HPLC, GC and dissolution analysis).
• Previous experience with analytical method transfer and validation.
• Experience in GMP raw material testing for API, Excipients & packaging
• Experience in the use of LC-MS systems
• Experience of conducting cleaning validations and verifications

Reward

For the successful candidate, we offer an attractive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, a flexible working model, annual bonus, employer pension contributions, 34 days paid annual leave, healthcare benefits and much more.

To Apply: Apply online by submitting a CV that details how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.