GMP Analytical Chemist: Method Transfer & QC Insights

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Engagement Hub

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service coverage

On-site health and wellbeing support

24/7 employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Sports and social club

Training and career development

Job summary

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited in Northumberland (Cramlington) is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform analysis of substances in line with cGMP. Reporting to the Analytical Coordinator, you will maintain records, prepare samples and collaborate with stakeholders.

The role focuses on optimizing methods, supporting process transfer, handling deviations, calibration, SAP, and method development while upholding our values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience, GMP environment preferred.
• Experience with HPLC and GC is required.
• Knowledge of Chromeleon CDS is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and report results in accordance with cGMP.
• Optimise analytical methods and support transfer to production.
• Investigate deviations and OOS results and contribute to root cause resolution.
• Organise calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carry out SAP transactions accurately.
• Perform technical transfers between internal and external customers.
• Support method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterise reference materials used in cGMP analysis.
• Develop, evaluate, and prepare analytical methods and SOPs.
• Liaise with manufacturing, technical, and quality personnel on compliance aspects.
• Embody our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Skills

GMP experience

Lab analysis

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Chromeleon

Chromatography Data Systems

Job description

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited in Northumberland (Cramlington) is seeking an Analytical Chemist to perform analysis of substances in line with cGMP. Reporting to the Analytical Coordinator, you will maintain records, prepare samples and collaborate with stakeholders.

The role focuses on optimizing methods, supporting process transfer, handling deviations, calibration, SAP, and method development while upholding our values.