Analytical Development Chemist

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Almac Group in Craigavon is recruiting Analytical Chemists to join the Analytical Development team. You will develop and validate analytical methods supporting API manufacturing projects for small molecules and peptides.

Responsibilities include determining assays and related substances by HPLC/UHPLC/GC, solvent content by GC, water content by KF, and counter ion content by IC, with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in analytical/chemistry discipline or equivalent experience.
• Theoretical knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques.
• Relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform development and validation of analytical methods for API manufacturing projects.
• Determine assays and related substances by HPLC/UHPLC/GC, GC residual solvent content, water content by KF, and counter ion content by IC.

Skills

Theoretical knowledge of multiple lab

Education

Analytical/Chemistry degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week. Monday to Friday, flexible working hours.

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Open To: Internal & External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11783

The Role

We are currently recruiting for talented Analytical Chemists to join our Analytical Development team, within Almac Sciences.

Post holders will be responsible for performing development and phase appropriate validation of analytical methods in support of API manufacturing projects for small molecules and/or peptides. These include, but are not limited to, determination of assay and related substances by HPLC/UHPLC/GC, determination of residual solvent content by GC, determination of water content by KF, counter ion content by IC.

Advancing human health requires exceptional people - your talent, experience and passion will be the perfect match. Together we will make an exceptional difference to the health of countless patients all over the world.

Candidate Criteria

• Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience (a higher-level qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience, may be considered in lieu of degree qualification).
• Theoretical knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques
• Relevant Laboratory experience

Desirable Criteria

• Previous relevant GMP/GLP laboratory experience

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 30th August 2026