Senior Analyst - Chemistry

Smithers; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A global leader in analytical services is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their Chemistry Department in Shrewsbury. The role focuses on extractables and leachables testing, providing a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge projects within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in GC-MS or LC-MS technologies, strong method development capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Join Smithers and make a significant impact while benefiting from a comprehensive package including a pension plan and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise with GC-MS or LC-MS technologies.
• Strong background in chromatographic method development and troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation.
• Interpret complex qualitative data from analyses.
• Develop and troubleshoot chromatographic methods.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards like ISO 17025.

Skills

GC-MS

LC-MS

Chromatographic method development

Small molecule identification

Mass spectrometry

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

Job description

Smithers, a multinational leader in testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has been enabling customers to innovate with confidence since 1925. With headquarters in Akron, Ohio, and laboratories in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports industries such as transportation, life sciences, packaging, materials, consumer goods, and energy.

In our Medical Device Testing (MDT) division, we deliver world-class analytical chemistry services tailored to the needs of the thriving medical device and combination drug product sectors. Over the past two years, significant investments in new instrumentation and additional expertise have enhanced our capacity and capabilities.

We are excited to offer a permanentopportunity for a Senior Analyst to join our growing Chemistry Department. This role will primarily focus on extractables and leachables testing and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge projects within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain GC‑MS or LC‑MS instrumentation.
• Interpret complex qualitative data from GC‑MS or LC‑MS analyses.
• Develop and troubleshoot chromatographic methods.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, such as ISO 17025 and cGMP.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven expertise with GC‑MS or LC‑MS technologies.
• Strong background in chromatographic method development and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in small molecule identification, mass spectrometry, or metabolite identification (Met‑ID) is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal time to join our Medical Device Testing division, which has experienced consistent growth, offering enhanced career development opportunities.

As a global employer, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension plan.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working hours, including an early finish on Fridays.

Smithers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Ready to make an impact in an innovative and collaborative environment? Apply now to join Smithers MDT for this exciting opportunity!