Analytical Scientist

Park Street People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an Analytical Scientist to join their team in Liverpool. The role involves performing high-quality analytical testing for solid oral drug products and collaborating with formulation scientists and GMP teams. Candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Chemistry or a related field, as well as hands-on experience with techniques like HPLC and dissolution. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment contributing to life-changing medicines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC and dissolution.
• Proven ability to plan, execute and document laboratory experiments.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of drug product and intermediate samples.
• Interpret and critically evaluate analytical data.
• Design, execute and assess developmental stability studies.
• Communicate scientific findings clearly through reports.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

Dissolution

Karl Fischer

GC

Job description

Are you an Analytical Scientist who thrives in a collaborative, science-driven environment and wants to contribute to the development of life-changing medicines? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global pharmaceutical organisation at the forefront of drug product development.

As an Analytical Scientist, you will support the development and commercialisation of solid oral drug products through high-quality analytical testing.

Working within a collaborative, matrix team, you will partner with formulation scientists and GMP teams to deliver reliable data that informs key development and manufacturing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of drug product and intermediate samples using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, dissolution, Karl Fischer and, where applicable, GC
• Interpret and critically evaluate analytical data to strengthen method performance and deepen understanding of product quality attributes
• Design, execute and assess developmental stability studies to support formulation and packaging strategies
• Communicate scientific findings clearly through written reports and verbal discussions with project teams and stakeholders

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline
• Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC and dissolution (Karl Fischer essential; GC desirable)
• Proven ability to plan, execute and document laboratory experiments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.