GMP Production Chemist — Polymers for Biosensor Tech

Sava; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVA is scaling a next-generation biosensor project in the UK. As a Production Chemist you will translate validated chemistry into GMP-compliant production, performing synthesis, QC testing and batch documentation essential to the device’s manufacture.

You will collaborate with the Senior Production Chemist and R&D to build the production function from the ground up. This role offers hands-on responsibility, room to develop and a chance to impact a health technology with the potential to change

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in chemistry with a strong organic synthesis component.
• Hands-on experience with organic synthesis, including multi-step reactions and work‑up.
• Practical experience with NMR, HPLC, KF or elemental analysis and data interpretation.
• Accurate, thorough lab record keeping in a regulated environment.
• Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out GMP synthesis of sensor polymers following validated MPIs.
• Support production planning to meet manufacturing demand.
• Assist with planned scale increases (up to ~200 g) with R&D.
• Help manage raw materials, reagents and supplier CoAs.
• Perform QC testing using validated methods (e.g. NMR, HPLC, KF, elemental analysis).
• Contribute to review and improvement of QC methods and specifications.
• Support investigations into OOS results and deviations, and help implement CAPA.
• Manage retained samples and support stability studies.
• Complete batch and QC records to GDP and data integrity standards.
• Prepare batch documentation for QA review and release.
• Support change controls and update MPIs, QCIs, instructions and SOPs.
• Help keep production equipment calibrated and maintained.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Organic synthesis

GMP awareness

Lab documentation

Attention to detail

Education

BSc or MSc in chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

KF

Elemental analysis

Job description

SAVA is scaling a next-generation biosensor project in the UK. As a Production Chemist you will translate validated chemistry into GMP-compliant production, performing synthesis, QC testing and batch documentation essential to the device’s manufacture.

You will collaborate with the Senior Production Chemist and R&D to build the production function from the ground up. This role offers hands-on responsibility, room to develop and a chance to impact a health technology with the potential to change