Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform analysis and related activities for substances and materials in line with cGMP. You will maintain records, prepare samples and collaborate with stakeholders at the Cramlington site in Northumberland.

Responsibilities include method development, method validation support, calibration of lab equipment, and GMP-compliant reporting. Strong communication and flexibility are essential, with Chromeleon CDS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in GMP environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
• Experience with Chromeleon CDS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and report results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Optimise analytical methods and support transfer of processes into production.
• Investigate deviations and OOS results, contributing to root causes.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical laboratory equipment.
• Carry out routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carry out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterise reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
• Develop and prepare analytical methods and SOPs as required.
• Liaise with manufacturing and quality personnel on compliance matters.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

GC

CDS (Chromatography Data System)

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Chromeleon

Job description

Summary of the Analytical Chemist role

As the Analytical Chemist you will perform analysis and related activities of substances and materials in accordance with safety and compliance regulations such as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). You will be required to maintain accurate records, prepare samples and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the Analytical Coordinator you will be based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland.

Your responsibilities

• Performing analysis and reporting results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Optimising analytical methods and implementing testing procedures to support the transfer of new processes into production.
• Investigating analytical deviations and out of specification results with appropriate rigous and contributing to their root cause resolution.
• Organising the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Performing routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carrying out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performing technical transfers between internal and external customers.
• Supporting method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterising reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
• Developing, evaluating, and preparing analytical methods and SOPs as required.
• Liaising with manufacturing, technical, and operational quality personnel on relevant aspects of compliance and analytical atypicality.
• Embodying our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Requirements for the role

• Must have a degree in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
• Previous experience with Chromatography Data Systems is essential, preferably Chromeleon.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Be caring. Be transparent . Be willing. Be reliable.