Analytical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Research and Development)

Pharmaxo Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Corsham is seeking an Analytical Scientist for its Research and Development Team. The role includes performing laboratory analyses, managing equipment maintenance, and conducting stability testing of biopharmaceutical products. We offer an annual salary ranging from £27,000 to £29,000, along with competitive benefits including annual leave, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan. Ideal candidates will have prior laboratory experience and knowledge of relevant guidelines.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Generous Life Assurance package

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to discounts through Pharmaxo Engage

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in a related area.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ICH guidelines.
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses, validations, and data processing.
• Oversee routine maintenance for laboratory equipment.
• Conduct stability testing of biopharmaceutical products.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Job description

Analytical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Research and Development)

About us

The Pharmaxo Group is an award winning, market leading pharmaceutical and healthcare business that serves customers, patients and medical professionals across the UK.

We are located in a modern manufacturing and office facility in Corsham Science Park in Wiltshire, just 5 miles from Chippenham and 8 miles from Bath.

The Pharmaxo Group comprises of:

• Bath ASU which produces thousands of aseptically (sterile) compounded injectable pharmaceutical products each day for hospitals and patients who are fighting cancer, living with chronic disease or in need of pain relief.
• Pharmaxo Healthcare which is a growing clinical homecare provider in an expanding market offering greater convenience to patients whilst delivering efficiencies to the NHS.
• Pharmaxo Scientific which develops the innovations in biotechnology, data and information technology that drive our businesses.

Your role

Working within the Pharmaxo Scientific Research and Development Team your role is to perform laboratory analyses, validations, and all associated data processing and documentation. The role also requires oversight of routine maintenance for laboratory equipment according to planned schedules and compliance with COSHH regulations.

The work involves stability testing of small molecule and biopharmaceutical products with the goal of extending the shelf life of those products.

Full job description can be found here: Analytical Scientist JD.pdf

Benefits

• Annual salary: £27,000 - £29,000 Depending on Experience
• Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)
• Annual company bonus scheme (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.
• Generous Life Assurance package
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service
• Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.

Closing Date

10/01/2026

Location

Corsham

Department

R&D

Job Title

Analytical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Research and Development)

Salary

£27,000 - £29,000 Depending on Experience

Experience

Previous laboratory experience in related area. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ICH guidelines.