Analytical R&D Specialist: Method Validation & Trials

955 ACM UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ACM Global Laboratories in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research and Development Specialist to design, develop and validate analytical procedures, and to manage studies from method development through validation and investigational work.

You will lead validation planning, ensure adherence to GCP/GLP/GCLP and CAP, liaise with clients and cross‑functional teams, and support regulatory submissions with robust documentation.

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) or higher in a relevant scientific subject.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within a laboratory environment.
• Proven experience with external client interactions and managing deliverables from a laboratory, scientific, or technical standpoint.
• Demonstrable experience managing validation activities within a laboratory setting (clinical laboratory experience highly preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret complex technical information and translate findings into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop validation plans, validation summary reports, stability summary reports, correlation plans and correlation summary reports to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide supporting information to Scientific Affairs in the evaluation of appropriate testing and/or methodology.
• Liaise with technical staff on feasibility of testing for new study requirements.
• Provide pricing as needed to the Proposals team.
• Select appropriate test methods; research and identify suppliers of laboratory consumables and equipment options for new tests to support clinical trial opportunities.
• Facilitate assay development, conduct instrument validations and implement new testing to satisfy the needs of clinical trials protocols, clients and regulatory requirements.
• Be responsible for assay/panel pre‑validation and validation and correlation testing worldwide.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Education

BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

ACM Global Laboratories in the United Kingdom is seeking a Research and Development Specialist to design, develop and validate analytical procedures, and to manage studies from method development through validation and investigational work.

You will lead validation planning, ensure adherence to GCP/GLP/GCLP and CAP, liaise with clients and cross‑functional teams, and support regulatory submissions with robust documentation.