Principal Analyst (Spectroscopy)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Principal Analyst in Spectroscopy based in Edinburgh. The role involves managing advanced analytical techniques to support drug development, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll be instrumental in driving project progression and continuous improvement within the department.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in relevant discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience in a GMP/GLP environment.
• Experience in MS analysis of peptides, proteins, and small molecules.

Responsibilities

• Lead spectroscopy-based analytical methods for drug development.
• Mentor junior analysts on advanced spectroscopy techniques.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Spectroscopy methods (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, MS)

Method development and validation

Quality control

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Analytical/Chemistry related discipline

5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

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Client:

Mantell Associates

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edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Mantell Associates are proudly partnered with a Globally recognised CDMO in their search for a Principal Analyst (Spectroscopy) to join their team.

• Lead and manage spectroscopy-based analytical methods (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, MS) to support drug development, including early-phase clinical trials to commercial production.
• Provide strategic technical expertise for spectroscopy in both routine and complex analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Oversee method development, validation, and transfer to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to spectroscopic instrumentation and data interpretation, ensuring the highest levels of quality control.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts, offering training on advanced spectroscopy techniques, instrument maintenance, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and regulatory affairs, to ensure timely and efficient project progression.
• Review and interpret analytical data, preparing clear, concise reports to present findings to both internal teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards, maintaining meticulous documentation of analytical processes, results, and deviations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in spectroscopy and analytical techniques to ensure the department remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the spectroscopy department, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
• 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, including Mathematics and English Language or leaving certificate
• Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience
• Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience
• Previous relevant laboratory experience & in a GMP/GLP environment
• Experience in method development and/or validation
• Experience of MS analysis of peptides and proteins as well as small molecules
• Demonstrated hands on experience in one or more of the following MS techniques in an industrial environment; LC-MSn, GC-MSn
• Experience of structure elucidation and quantitative analysis using MS

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at [phone].