Method Development and Validation Scientist / Engineer

Alaron; Nelson; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaron Products Limited, based in Nelson, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Method Development and Validation Scientist/Engineer to join its analytical team. The role focuses on developing, validating and transferring robust methods to support compliant QC testing in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will work across platforms including UPLC/HPLC, NIR, FTIR, UV/Vis, LC-MS/MS and ELISA, contributing to method lifecycle documentation, risk assessments and change controls while helping to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field.
• Typically 5+ years' experience in analytical development, validation, transfer or QC.
• Experience designing protocols, evaluating validation characteristics and writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, document and maintain analytical methods for raw materials, in-process, stability and finished products.
• Analytical method validation.
• Prepare, execute and report method verification, validation, transfer and implementation protocols in accordance with GMP.
• Work across analytical platforms including UPLC/HPLC, NIR, FTIR, UV/Vis, LC-MS/MassSpec, ELISA, microbiological and compendial methods.
• Troubleshoot method performance, matrix interference, sample preparation and instrument issues.
• Maintain method lifecycle documentation, technical rationales, risk assessments, change controls and performance monitoring.
• Transfer approved methods into routine QC, including analyst training and competency support.
• Support the introduction and implementation of new analytical techniques and laboratory capability.
• Support routine QC testing, analytical review, OOS/OOT investigations and technical troubleshooting as required.

Skills

Analytical development

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field

Tools

UPLC/HPLC

NIR

FTIR

UV/Vis

LC-MS

ELISA

Job description

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Method Development and Validation Scientist / Engineer

Alaron Products Limited is New Zealand’s leading GMP-certified manufacturer and packer of complementary medicines and natural health products. Based in Nelson, we are seeking an experienced Method Development and Validation Scientist / Engineer to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional to develop, validate and transfer robust methods while supporting compliant QC testing in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise, document and maintain analytical methods for raw materials, in-process, stability and finished products.
• Analytical method validation
• Prepare, execute and report method verification, validation, transfer and implementation protocols in accordance with GMP.
• Work across analytical platforms including UPLC/HPLC, NIR, FTIR, UV/Vis, LC-MS/MassSpec, ELISA, microbiological and compendial methods.
• Troubleshoot method performance, matrix interference, sample preparation and instrument issues.
• Maintain method lifecycle documentation, technical rationales, risk assessments, change controls and performance monitoring.
• Transfer approved methods into routine QC, including analyst training and competency support.
• Support the introduction and implementation of new analytical techniques and laboratory capability.
• Support routine QC testing, analytical review, OOS/OOT investigations and technical troubleshooting as required.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or related field.
• Typically 5+ years' experience in analytical development, validation, transfer or QC.
• Experience designing protocols, evaluating validation characteristics and writing technical reports.

Ideal Attributes:

• Strong understanding of GMP, quality systems, data integrity and risk-based decision-making.
• Strong analytical development, troubleshooting and scientific judgement.
• High level of accuracy, technical documentation and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively across teams in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, training, confidentiality and Alaron core values.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically astute person who has the requisite qualifications and experience, is an effective communicator and can interact professionally and informatively within the Nutraceutical space.

Applicants will only be acknowledged where they have the immigration status to live and work in New Zealand on a permanent basis.