Analytical & Purification Scientist in AI-Driven Discovery

IQVIA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Discovery Sciences in Cambridge seeks an experienced Scientist to join the Analytical and Purification Sciences team. You will drive analytical and purification work across small-molecule programmes, integrating AI and automation to speed DMTA cycles.

The role combines hands-on experimentation with strategic planning and mentoring of junior scientists within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in achiral and chiral automated purification.
• Strong practical expertise in UPLC/HPLC, SFC, NMR and MS.
• Proven method development and chromatographic optimisation ability.
• Experience applying AI/ML in analytical workflows or automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analytical and purification data to support progression of compounds.
• Develop and optimise chromatographic methods for complex molecules.
• Apply MS, NMR, UPLC/HPLC, and SFC to solve analytical challenges.
• Drive innovation in workflow automation and DNTA cycles with AI/ automation.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide scientific guidance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical instruments and workflows.
• Contribute to future capabilities and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Automated purification

Method development

AI/ML in analytics

Data interpretation

Instrument troubleshooting

Mentoring

Tools

MassLynx

ChemStation

Chromscope

Trilution

Job description

IQVIA Discovery Sciences in Cambridge seeks an experienced Scientist to join the Analytical and Purification Sciences team. You will drive analytical and purification work across small-molecule programmes, integrating AI and automation to speed DMTA cycles.

The role combines hands-on experimentation with strategic planning and mentoring of junior scientists within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.