Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions in Dudley is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform analysis and related activities in line with cGMP regulations. You will maintain accurate records, prepare samples, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Quality function.

Reporting to the Analytical Coordinator, you will be based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland. The role involves method development, validation support, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Laboratory experience, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Experience with HPLC/GC and CDS (Chromeleon) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and report results in accordance with cGMP.
• Optimise analytical methods and support process transfers to production.
• Investigate deviations and root-cause analysis for out-of-spec results.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical laboratory equipment.
• Conduct routine laboratory audits and SAP transactions.
• Support method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Develop, evaluate, and prepare analytical methods and SOPs.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptable

Education

Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Chromeleon CDS

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.

Location: Dudley, Northumberland, UK

Department: Quality

Reference: VN1403

Summary

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

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Deadline for applications: 18 Sep 2026