Analytical Scientist

Mylan; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Stone Cross is seeking an individual to join their Materials Science team, focusing on analytical activities for respiratory product development. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. The role requires good understanding of analytical principles, laboratory techniques, and effective communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, growth opportunities, and 100% paid medical insurance.

Benefits

Top Employer Accreditation

Career progression opportunities

100% paid medical insurance

Life cover

Excellent pension scheme

2 paid volunteer days per year

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of analytical chemistry principles.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical activities for respiratory product development.
• Plan and execute experiments for method development.
• Process data and report outcomes to project teams.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working within our Materials Science team, carry out all analytical activities required to deliver new respiratory products to clinical studies and commercialization.
• Plan and execute experiments to generate scientific understanding in development of analytical methods, formulations and processes.
• Perform analyses related to clinical supplies, stability, and process scale up.
• Process data, interpret results and report experimental outcomes to project development team.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and investigate aberrant sample results.
• Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP documentation practices.
• Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g., laboratory housekeeping, ordering, shipping samples) as required.
• Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree (e.g., Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience.
• Good understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of calculations used in analytical chemistry.
• Practical experience of analytical chemistry in product development, including modern laboratory techniques for API, excipient, and drug product testing (e.g., particle sizing, FT‑IR, SEM, and thermal analysis techniques).
• Able to work autonomously to deliver individual tasks; able to organize tasks allocated by supervisor and plan own work to consistently achieve output of high‑quality results in a timely manner.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and best practice.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to work in a laboratory‑based role.

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Benefits

• Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices.
• Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities.
• Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes.
• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life cover.
• Excellent employer‑matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.