Scientist, Analytical Quality Control

Pharmaron; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron Cramlington is seeking a Scientist to join our Analytical Quality Control team, supporting late-stage development and commercial API programmes. This role offers hands-on GMP laboratory experience and the opportunity to contribute to method development, validation and routine GMP analysis.

You will work alongside experienced scientists in a collaborative environment, gaining exposure to diverse analytical techniques, data interpretation and continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in an analytical lab, gained via industry, research, placements or graduate roles.
• Experience using HPLC is essential; GC experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing to support batch release, development and scale-up activities using a range of analytical techniques.
• Generate accurate, reliable and timely analytical data in line with GMP requirements.
• Assist with method development, method transfer and method validation under guidance.
• Interpret analytical data, investigate unexpected results and support follow-up activities.
• Maintain GMP-compliant laboratory documentation and contribute to housekeeping and improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

Job description

Position: Scientist

Location: Cramlington

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.

To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com

About the Role

Pharmaron Cramlington is looking for a Scientist to join our Analytical Quality Control team supporting late-stage development and commercial API programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist or someone with a few years of industry experience who is looking to build their expertise within a GMP-regulated analytical laboratory. You will gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of analytical activities, including batch release testing, method development, validation and routine GMP analysis, while working alongside experienced scientists in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn, with a strong technical foundation in analytical chemistry and a genuine interest in developing their career within the pharmaceutical industry. You'll be given opportunities to expand your technical skills, take ownership of your work and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as your experience grows.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• A vibrant, growing organisation with a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• A state-of-the-art onsite working environment.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth.
• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Perform analytical testing to support batch release, development and scale-up activities using a range of analytical techniques and instrumentation. Generate accurate, reliable and timely analytical data in line with GMP requirements. Assist with method development, method transfer and method validation activities under appropriate guidance. Interpret analytical data, investigate unexpected results and support follow-up activities where required. Maintain clear, accurate and GMP-compliant laboratory documentation. Contribute to laboratory housekeeping, equipment maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across Analytical QC and other site functions.

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. Experience within an analytical laboratory environment, gained through industry, postgraduate research, placements or graduate employment. Practical experience using HPLC is essential. Experience using GC would be advantageous. Exposure to method development, method validation or analytical troubleshooting would be beneficial but is not essential. Understanding of GMP principles or previous experience working in a regulated laboratory environment is preferred. Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and a willingness to learn. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Our Company

"We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges". We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Our Cramlington site, just north of Newcastle, has an established history of cGMP manufacturing services for an array of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), ranging from pilot scale to commercial metric ton scale. The Cramlington Site has more than 100 cubic meters reactor commercial capacity and has been inspected and approved by the MHRA, FDA and other regulatory authorities. The site operates from small scale in the laboratory through to large manufacturing scale. It also offers chemistry and analytical development service.