Senior Analytical Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire is seeking a Method Development Scientist to join their team. This full-time role involves analytical testing for Oral Solid Dose products, ensuring method compliance, and leading method transfers globally. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in pharmaceutical analytical development. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose products.
• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites.
• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations.

Skills

Analytical method development

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Analytical techniques

Job description

Job Description

Method Development Scientist

Cheshire

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

Full-time, Permanent

36.5 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30)

Hybrid working – 3 days on site

My client is hiring an enthusiastic and innovative Method Development Scientist to join their team at a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Method Development Scientist to contribute to high-impact commercial products in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Method Development Scientist:

• Act as the primary contact for analytical testing of commercial Oral Solid Dose (OSD) products.

• Ensure analytical method robustness, performance, and compliance across manufacturing sites and CMOs.

• Lead analytical method transfers to multiple global locations (international travel may be required).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.

• Support market access projects and major product changes.

• Potential involvement in hands-on analytical activities.

Qualifications & Experience of the Method Development Scientist:

• Degree, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

• Proven experience in drug product analytical development within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strong knowledge of analytical method development, optimisation, and transfer.

• Understanding of OSD, Inhalation, and Parenteral product life cycles.

• Familiarity with a broad range of analytical techniques and root cause analysis tools.

• Solid grasp of SHE principles and cGMP.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Desirable: Experience in CMC functions and Lean methodologies.

If you are a Method Development Scientist, with the right to work in the UK, then please apply now!