Senior Analytical Chemist

Aurora Lifesciences; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday

Company pension

Bonus up to 8%

Healthcare

Half-day Friday

Job summary

A Senior Analytical Chemist is sought to join Aurora Lifesciences in South Yorkshire to support QA activities in a regulated life sciences laboratory. The role centers on HPLC-based analysis, method lifecycle management, and stability studies to ensure product release in line with quality standards.

You will collaborate with Microbiology, Quality & Manufacturing teams, driving data integrity and continuous improvement in lab processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience in a regulated analytical/QC/QA laboratory (life sciences).
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with stability studies and method validation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA oversight of analytical chemistry testing (HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy).
• Manage method development, validation, and transfer.
• Design and review stability studies and shelf-life assessments.
• Support routine analysis and release testing for manufacturing.
• Ensure data integrity and documentation standards (cGMP).
• Perform trend analysis and support quality decision-making.
• Investigate OOS results, lead root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues.
• Train and mentor staff in HPLC and analytical techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and workflows.

Skills

HPLC knowledge

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC instrumentation

Spectroscopy equipment

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SeniorAnalytical Chemistto join a growing and fast pacedquality and chemistrylaboratory within a regulatedlife sciences environment.

Overview

An opportunity for an experienced Senior analytical chemist to support Quality Assurance activities within a regulated laboratory environment. This role focuses on HPLC-based analysis, method lifecycle management, and stability studies, ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting product release. Within this role you will work with multi disciplined teams including Microbiology, Quality & Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA oversight ofanalytical chemistry testing(HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy).
• Manage method development, validation, and transfer.
• Design and review stability studies and shelf-life assessments.
• Support routine analysis and release testing for manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity and documentation standards (cGMP).
• Perform trend analysis and support quality decision-making.
• Investigate OOS results, lead root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation issues.
• Train and mentor staff inHPLC and analytical techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement inlab processes and workflows.

Requirements

• Degree inChemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5+ years experience in a regulated analytical/QC/QA laboratory.
• Strong hands-on experience withHPLC and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience withstability studiesand method validation.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality systems, and regulatory standards.

Skills

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Experience in investigations and root cause analysis.
• Clear and effective technical writing and communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

Compensation Package

• 36 Days Holiday Annually
• Company Pension
• Bonus Up to 8%
• Healthcare
• Half Day Friday