Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Colchester is seeking an Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist. This full-time permanent position offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum and includes hybrid working. The ideal candidate will act as a primary contact for analytical testing, ensuring method robustness and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and experience in analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
• Experience in drug product analytical development is essential.
• Knowledge of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of OSD products.
• Ensure method robustness, performance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

Skills

Analytical method development

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Colchester

Client: [Client information not provided]

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.08.2025

Expiry Date: 10.10.2025

Job Description:

We are hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Analytical Scientist to join a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with a 36.5-hour work week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30) and hybrid working (3 days on-site).

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.
• Support market access projects and major product changes.
• Potential involvement in hands-on analytical activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.
• Understanding of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques and root cause analysis tools.
• Solid grasp of SHE principles and cGMP.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: Experience in CMC functions and Lean methodologies.