Senior Analytical Chemist — Cambridge, Method Development

CY Partners; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CY Partners are currently working with an innovative fine chemicals organisation based in Cambridge, seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the growing analytical team. The role focuses on development, validation and application of analytical methods for complex chemical products.

You will apply a range of techniques (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS and NMR) to support development, characterization and quality, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with chemistry and process teams in a

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical chemistry in an industrial laboratory.
• Strong practical experience with HPLC and GC, plus MS and NMR.

Responsibilities

• Developing, validating and applying analytical methods for a range of organic compounds and chemical products.
• Performing routine and non-routine analysis using techniques including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS and NMR.
• Interpreting analytical data and providing clear scientific conclusions to support project and process decisions.
• Troubleshooting analytical methods and investigating unexpected or out-of-specification results.
• Supporting the development and optimisation of analytical procedures.
• Working closely with synthetic and process chemists to understand and solve analytical challenges.
• Preparing technical reports and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation.
• Supporting the introduction and implementation of new analytical technologies and methodologies.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the analytical team.

Skills

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

NMR

Analytical chemistry

Method development

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Analytical Chemistry degree

Job description

CY Partners are currently working with an innovative fine chemicals organisation based in Cambridge, seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the growing analytical team. The role focuses on development, validation and application of analytical methods for complex chemical products.

You will apply a range of techniques (HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS and NMR) to support development, characterization and quality, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with chemistry and process teams in a