Analytical Development Scientist

Walker Cole International Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to join the R&D department. Responsibilities include developing and validating analytical methods according to GLP/GMP standards, conducting testing, preparing documentation, and mentoring junior scientists. A degree in Chemistry or a related field and strong experience with analytical instrumentation are required. This role offers competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field is required.
• Strong experience with analytical instrumentation is essential.
• Excellent documentation and data interpretation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in compliance with GLP/GMP standards.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing on formulations to assess stability.
• Prepare and review analytical documentation and validation reports.
• Support investigations and analytical problem-solving.
• Mentor and train junior scientists.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV, Empower, LIMS)

Excellent documentation skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Dissolution

UV spectrophotometry

Empower

LIMS

Job description

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in its search for an Analytical Development Scientist to join the Research and Development (R&D) department.

Responsibilities

• Developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods (HPLC, GC, UV, dissolution, stability studies) in compliance with GLP/GMP standards.
• Conducting physical and chemical testing on prototype and commercial formulations, assessing stability and product quality.
• Preparing and reviewing analytical documentation, including validation reports, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory submission data.
• Supporting investigations, method troubleshooting, and analytical problem‑solving across R&D and Quality teams.
• Mentoring and training junior scientists, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field.
• Strong experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV, Empower, LIMS).
• Excellent documentation, data interpretation, and problem‑solving skills.

Analytical Development | Scientist | ARD | QC | HPLC | GC | Dissolution | Stability | Method Validation | ICH | GLP | GMP | LIMS | Chromatography | Formulation | Analytical Chemistry | Regulatory | Pharmaceutical Development | Drug Product | SOP