Analytical Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an Analytical Chemist for a 6-month contract role based in Worthing, West Sussex. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical analysis and HPLC techniques, supporting the quality function with testing and compliance. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your career in a fast-paced QC environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP-regulated lab with hands-on experience using HPLC.
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing of samples.
• Analyse formulations using HPLC and other techniques.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical instruments.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical Chemistry

GMP regulations

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Karl Fischer

Dissolution testing

Job description

Job Description

Analytical Chemist

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: £15.64 p/h

Employment Type: 6 Month Contract

CY Partners have an exciting contract opportunity for a Analytical Chemist with a background in pharmaceutical analysis. Do you have hands-on expertise with HPLC and other analytical techniques? If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a dynamic and fast-paced QC environment.

This is a key role within the Quality function, supporting the release and stability testing of sterile and non-sterile products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physical and chemical testing of production and stability samples, meeting turnaround times and compliance standards.
• Analyse solid dose and antibiotic formulations using HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolution, and other wet chemistry techniques.
• Calibrate, verify, and maintain analytical instruments and systems.
• Review and verify analytical results, ensuring data integrity and compliance with GMP/GLP.
• Support investigations into Out-of-Specification (OOS) results, working cross-functionally where needed.
• Contribute to the validation of analytical methods and equipment.

About You

You’ll ideally bring a strong background in pharmaceutical quality testing, with sound knowledge of GMP regulations and analytical chemistry.

Requirements

• BSc or equivalent in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in a GMP-regulated lab, with hands-on experience using HPLC.
• Strong documentation and data reporting skills.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and safety-conscious.
• Able to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive, flexible approach to working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Whether you’re looking to build on your experience or take the next step in your QC career, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the pharmaceutical industry.