Analytical Development Scientist

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Beeston is seeking individuals for the Analytical Services Team. Responsibilities include supporting analytical testing and method development in line with GMP regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in a scientific discipline and experience in a GxP laboratory. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including holidays, bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays as well as your birthday off

Annual bonus based on performance

Contributory pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Training and professional development

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a GxP laboratory environment with pharmaceutical analysis.
• Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle a diverse workload.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical testing for QC/GMP projects.
• Complete process documentation including lab reports.
• Prepare and review technical documents and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical method development

HPLC

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, and inhaled.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Our values ensure that you will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you, as a leader, can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world, all focused on developing new medicines.

The Role

Based in the Analytical Services Team, the post holder will be directly involved in all aspects of analytical testing to support Development, Tech Transfer, and QC/GMP projects. The post holder will be primarily laboratory-based and will support the analytical aspects of a project focusing on the development and qualification/validation of analytical methods. The post holder will be expected to work to cGMP.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Undertake practical and written project work as directed, using the company's processes safely to meet GMP requirements.

Work independently in the Laboratory under GMP regulations.

• Complete accurate process documentation to support laboratory work including lab books, worksheets and project reports.
  
  

Prepare and review technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, analytical methods, method development report, qualification/validation protocols and reports.

Assist with any method related laboratory investigations and deviations.

Troubleshoot any HPLC related issues.

Work within the Upperton Quality System.

Support the leadership team in ensuring analytical equipment and laboratory processes are maintained.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a related scientific discipline.
  
  

Experience within a GxP laboratory environment with practical experience of pharmaceutical analysis and method development using HPLC and/or UHPLC methods.

Experience working to, and a strong understanding of GMP, GLP and ICH guidelines

• Have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Ability to operate in a flexible manner and handling a diverse workload.

Impeccable attention to detail, and excellent organisation, time management and good documentation practice.

Understanding of safe working practices within a laboratory setting.

What You Will Get In Return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking
  
  

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.

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