Analytical Chemist

Consult; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their expanding R&D team. In this role, you will contribute to analytical testing and method development in a GMP-compliant environment, focusing on safety and quality in cutting-edge pharmaceutical products. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant scientific discipline and possess strong knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in pharmaceutical product testing preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience (Biochemistry or Chemistry) required.
• Solid knowledge of HPLC essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing on pharmaceutical products.
• Support testing protocol design to ensure high-quality data.
• Complete CAPA within defined timelines.

Skills

Analytical testing

GMP knowledge

Statistical methods

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UPLC

UV

Job description

Analytical Chemist

This range is provided by Consult. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Are you passionate about science and want to make a tangible impact on global health?

Looking for your next position as an Analytical Chemist?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading CDMO that develops and manufactures life-saving drug-device combination products. Their UK site is expanding, and we are looking for additional Analytical Scientists with a background in pharmaceutical testing (or freshly graduated) to join their dynamic team.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an R&D team developing next-generation therapies. You’ll work in a GMP-compliant environment, contributing to analytical testing, method development, and product innovation, all while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing on pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Support the design of testing protocols to drive robust, high-quality data output.
• Prepare laboratory and quality incident reports as needed.
• Represent the lab in internal and external meetings, including with regulatory bodies.
• Uphold a strong “safety-first” culture and report incidents appropriately.
• Complete CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Actions) within defined timelines.

Your Profile:

• Industry experience in pharmaceutical product testing is preferred.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant scientific discipline with hands-on lab experience (Biochemistry or Chemistry).
• Solid knowledge of HPLC is essential; experience with GC, MS, UPLC, or UV is advantageous.
• Good understanding of GMP, GLP, and method development principles.
• Comfortable with statistical methods and experimental design.

Currently looking for your next step in the field? This offer could be the right one for you!

Click the link to apply directly, and we aim to be in touch within the next 2 working days!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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