Scientist - Analytical and Purification Sciences

IQVIA LLC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA LLC seeks a Scientist to deliver high-quality analytical and purification solutions, supporting compound progression across multiple projects.

You will develop chromatographic methods and contribute to AI, data science, and automation in laboratory workflows, while mentoring junior scientists and advancing departmental capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with achiral and chiral automated purification.
• Strong expertise in UPLC/HPLC, SFC, NMR and mass spectrometry.
• Experience in method development and chromatographic optimisation.
• Experience applying AI/ML in analytical workflows or automation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with MassLynx, ChemStation, Chromscope, or Trilution.
• Track record of implementing new technologies to improve performance.
• Experience scaling methods from analytical to preparative chromatography.
• Mentoring and developing junior scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analytical and purification data to support compound progression across multiple projects
• Develop and optimise chromatographic methodologies for complex and challenging molecules
• Apply expertise across UPLC/HPLC, SFC, mass spectrometry, and/or NMR to solve diverse analytical problems
• Contribute to innovation in analytical and purification workflows, including plate-based methodologies and/or NMR
• Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, and automation within laboratory workflows
• Identify opportunities to leverage data science to improve predictive capability, throughput, and decision-making
• Demonstrate strategic awareness to help evolve departmental capabilities and future direction
• Act as a mentor and role model, providing scientific guidance and supervision to junior colleagues
• Take a hands-on role in instrument troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation

Skills

Analytical method development

AI/ML in lab workflows

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Data interpretation

Mentoring junior scientists

Communication skills

Innovation in workflows

Cross-project collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Tools

MassLynx

ChemStation

Chromscope

Trilution

UPLC/HPLC

SFC

NMR

Mass spectrometry

Job description

As a Scientist, you will combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality analytical and purification solutions. You will help drive innovation, optimise methodologies, and contribute to the integration of advanced technologies including AI and automation to accelerate DMTA cycles. This role extends beyond routine execution, offering the opportunity to contribute to future capabilities, challenge existing approaches, and enhance overall analytical performance.

• Deliver high-quality analytical and purification data to support compound progression across multiple projects
• Develop and optimise chromatographic methodologies for complex and challenging molecules
• Apply expertise across UPLC/HPLC, SFC, mass spectrometry, and/or NMR to solve diverse analytical problems
• Contribute to innovation in analytical and purification workflows, including plate-based methodologies and/or NMR
• Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, and automation within laboratory workflows
• Identify opportunities to leverage data science to improve predictive capability, throughput, and decision-making
• Demonstrate strategic awareness to help evolve departmental capabilities and future direction
• Act as a mentor and role model, providing scientific guidance and supervision to junior colleagues
• Take a hands-on role in instrument troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation

Requirements

• Proven experience in achiral and chiral automated purification
• Strong practical expertise in UPLC/HPLC, SFC, NMR, and mass spectrometry
• Demonstrated experience in method development and chromatographic optimisation
• Experience applying AI/ML approaches within analytical workflows, data interpretation, or laboratory automation
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation
• Experience with relevant software platforms such as MassLynx, ChemStation, Chromscope, or Trilution (advantageous)
• Track record of implementing new technologies or creative approaches to improve performance and efficiency
• Experience in scaling methods from analytical to preparative chromatography
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior scientists
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of small molecule drug discovery within a global CRO environment
• Be part of a team driving innovation in analytical science and purification technologies
• Contribute to the adoption of AI, automation, and next-generation workflows
• Play a key role in accelerating data-driven decision-making and DMTA cycles
• Develop your career within a collaborative, scientifically ambitious environment

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.