Senior Analyst (Raw Materials)

Almac Group; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health and provides a range of services across the drug development lifecycle. Senior Analyst (Raw Materials) based in Loughborough will test, release and supervise raw materials in a GMP-regulated lab while mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to ensuring quality and Right First Time performance in a dynamic pharmaceutical setting.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Life Science with chemistry component, or significant GMP lab experience.
• Significant experience working in a GMP analytical laboratory.
• Significant experience of raw material, excipient, API, or packaging material testing.
• M.Sc./PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Life Science with a significant chemistry component.
• Significant experience working in a GMP contract laboratory environment.
• Specific experience with compendial raw material testing including titrations, chromatography and related instruments.
• Demonstrated experience of supporting material release by review of CoAs, sampling documentation and external laboratory results.
• Demonstrated experience of working within a GMP Quality System supporting quality event management.
• Experience liaising with third-party contract laboratories.
• Experience coaching or supporting Analysts and Technicians.

Skills

Chromatography

Raw Materials

Titration

GMP Experience

wet chemistry

Job description

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Skills and attributes

• Chromatography
• Raw Materials
• Titration
• GMP Experience
• wet chemistry

Description

Senior Analyst (Raw Materials)

Location: Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hoursMonday-Friday with core hours 10:00-16:00

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11728

The Opportunity

As a Senior Analyst (Raw Materials), you’ll carry out, coordinate and monitor the testing and release of raw materials, working with a wide range of analytical techniques in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. You'll have the opportunity to mentor colleagues, investigate and resolve technical challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that ensure quality, efficiency, and Right First Time performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analyst looking to broaden their technical expertise, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and highly regulated pharmaceutical setting.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

About you

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK.

• · B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science subject with a significant chemistry component, or significant relevant experience working in a GMP laboratory in a chemistry role.
• · Significant experience working in a GMP analytical laboratory.
• · Significant experience of raw material, excipient, API, ancillary component or packaging material testing.
• · Significant experience of completing testing in accordance with approved specifications and pharmacopeial monographs.
• · Significant experience of reviewing and approving GMP analytical documentation. Working to defined timelines
• · M.Sc./PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science subject with a significant chemistry component.
• · Significant experience working in a GMP contract laboratory environment.
• · Specific experience of compendial raw material testing including, titrations, limit tests, colorimetric tests, UV/Vis, FTIR, gravimetric testing, chromatography, water content and the associated instruments and equipment.
• · Demonstrated experience of supporting material release by review of CoAs, sampling documentation and external laboratory results.
• · Demonstrated experience of working within a GMP Quality System supporting quality event management.
• · Experience liaising with third-party contract laboratories.
• · Experience coaching or supporting Analysts and Technicians.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 16 November 2026 at 5pm

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer