Analytical Development Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biotech and pharmaceutical sector is seeking an Analytical Development Scientist to join their Macclesfield facility. The role involves supporting chemistry projects through analytical work, developing and validating methods, and leading a team to meet project deadlines. Candidates should have a strong background in Analytical Chemistry and experience with various analytical methodologies, including HPLC and GC. This is a permanent position with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above in Chemistry or related field.
• Hands-on expertise in HPLC/GC and other analytical methodologies.
• Experience in regulatory requirements for method development.

Responsibilities

• Support chemistry projects through analytical lab-based work.
• Develop and validate analytical methods.
• Lead analytical aspects of projects and supervise a team.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

GC

GMP quality standards

Troubleshooting

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR

MS

IR

XRD

Job description

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Client:

CK Group

Location:

macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

CK Group are recruiting for an experienced Analytical Development Scientist, to join a Contract Research & Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO), working with innovator biotech and pharmaceutical companies globally, who are based in Macclesfield, on a permanent basis.

Company:

This company is well established and growing with R&D facilities globally.

Location:

The role is based on site in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

Role:

• Support chemistry projects, through analytical lab-based work, develop, validate and carry out technical transfer of analytical methods and release analysis (GMP and non-GMP).
• Developing, troubleshooting and validating analytical methods.
• Planning and executing analytical work to meet project timelines with minimal supervision.
• Working within multi-functional project teams operating to tight deadlines.
• Able to work effectively to GMP quality standards.
• Opportunity to lead the analytical aspects of projects and lead a team of analysts to plan, supervise and execute analytical work to meet project timelines.

Your Background:

• Educated to degree level or above in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related field.
• A background in Analytical Chemistry combined with demonstrated in-depth, hands-on expertise in HPLC/GC and experience of other analytical methodologies utilised to characterise APIs, intermediates and raw materials.
• Experience in other analytical methodologies such as techniques for identity or form determination (e.g. NMR, MS, IR, XRD).
• Understanding of GMP quality standards.
• Demonstrated analytical expertise supporting early, mid or late-phase route and process development of APIs, intermediates and raw materials.
• Experience in contracting analytical testing with third parties and leading communications with customers.
• Experience in regulatory requirements for the development and validation of LC/GC methods for content and the separation of impurities and degradation products in APIs including trace level analysis.
• Experience in out of specification and atypical result investigations.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 120 653 in all correspondence.

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