Senior Analyst - Chemistry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Smithers in Shawbury, Shropshire, is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our Medical Device Testing division. The role centers on extractables and leachables testing, leveraging GC-MS or LC-MS to generate robust analytical insights for cutting‑edge projects.

You will develop and troubleshoot chromatographic methods, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and cGMP. This permanent role offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working hours in a global testing

Qualifications

• Experience with GC-MS or LC-MS analyses.
• Strong chromatographic method development and troubleshooting.
• Experience in small molecule identification and Met-ID is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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 while ensuring quality compliance (ISO 17025, cGMP).

Skills

GC-MS expertise

Method development

Met-ID

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

GC-MS instrument

LC-MS instrument

Job description

Senior Analyst – Chemistry

Location: Shawbury, Shropshire

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 permanent opportunity 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:

• Private healthcare.
• 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.