Analytical Chemist

Onyx Scientific; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job summary

Onyx Scientific is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join its Analytical Services team in a modern, well-equipped laboratory. You will support analytical testing across the business, ensuring work is performed to GMP standards and documented accurately.

You will collaborate with analytical, research and manufacturing colleagues on projects for global clients, developing techniques and contributing to both research and manufacturing activities within a fast-growing CDMO.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry, or closely related science.
• Experience with GMP environments and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and laboratory practices.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical development or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and verifications for analytical lab equipment.
• Maintain GMP standards and ALCOA++ documentation.
• Carry out analyses using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS and wet chemistry methods.
• Ensure high lab cleanliness and organisation.
• Collaborate with analytical, research and manufacturing teams.
• Record analyses, calibrations and verifications to GMP standards.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP knowledge

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

FT-IR

Chiral HPLC

Method development

Documentation accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Onyx Scientific | Analytical Services | Pharmaceutical CDMO

Are you an Analytical Chemist looking to develop your career in a fast-growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) where your work can help bring life-changing medicines to patients?

At Onyx Scientific, we partner with academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide, providing innovative services from early discovery through to commercial manufacture. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join our Analytical Services team.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory, supporting both research and manufacturing activities while developing your technical expertise in a dynamic scientific environment.

The Role

As an Analytical Chemist, you will support analytical testing activities across the business while ensuring work is carried out to GMP standards and in line with our commitment to quality and scientific excellence.

You will work closely with colleagues across analytical, research, and manufacturing teams, contributing to projects for a wide range of global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and verifications for analytical laboratory equipment
• Maintain GMP standards and ensure accurate documentation in line with ALCOA++ principles
• Conduct analytical work using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS, and wet chemistry methods
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness and organisation
• Liaise with senior analytical staff and cross-functional teams where required
• Ensure all analysis, calibrations, and verifications are recorded to GMP standards

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented analytical chemist who enjoys practical laboratory work within a structured, regulated environment.

You’ll be committed to working safely, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring analytical work and documentation are completed accurately and on time. You’ll be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively while contributing positively to team objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and laboratory practices.
• Experience working safely in laboratory environments.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly relating to documentation and compliance.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Ability to interpret analytical data, identify potential issues, and work within regulated systems.
• Experience with Chiral HPLC or GC analysis.
• Experience in analytical method development.
• Experience working within GMP-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with SOP-driven quality systems and documentation requirements.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical development or manufacturing activities.

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet operational requirements.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support colleagues across teams.
• A positive and enthousic approach to contributing to team success.

What We Offer

Career development and training opportunities

The chance to work on diverse and impactful pharmaceutical projects

A supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are recognised

• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events

If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical chemistry expertise in a growing pharmaceutical CDMO, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Onyx Scientific team.