Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical firm in Preston seeks an Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist to manage analytical testing for OSD products. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and hybrid working conditions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in chemistry or related field, strong analytical development experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method optimisation and transfer.
• Familiarity with OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral products.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for analytical testing of commercial OSD products.
• Ensure analytical method compliance across sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers and support product changes.

Skills

Analytical method development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related fields

Job description

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Analytical Technology Transfer Scientist, Preston, Lancashire

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Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum, with 36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30) and hybrid working (3 days on site).

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.
• Ensuring analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.
• Leading analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).
• Collaborating with QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams.
• Supporting 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 related fields.
• 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.