Senior Analytical Chemist - Drug Discovery to Clinic

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Senior Analytical Chemist: Problem-Solving and Method Development in Manchester. Onsite, Full-Time role within a reputable CRO offering exposure to diverse projects across pharma, biotech and chemical sectors.

You will lead analytical problem-solving, develop and validate methods (HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS/NMR), and engage with clients while supporting GMP/GLP studies. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for progression in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc/PhD in analytical/chemical field with relevant experience as an analyst in pharma/ CRO
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP is ideal though not essential
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and method development/validation

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytical drug discovery programmes
• Perform chromatographic method development, optimisation and validation using HPLC, UPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, GPC, and thermal analysis
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges, interpret data, and prepare technical reports
• Support GMP- and GLP-regulated studies and engage with clients

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Analytical/chemical degree (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

NMR

GPC

Thermal analysis

Job description

Senior Analytical Chemist: Problem-Solving and Method Development in Manchester. Onsite, Full-Time role within a reputable CRO offering exposure to diverse projects across pharma, biotech and chemical sectors.

You will lead analytical problem-solving, develop and validate methods (HPLC/UPLC/LC-MS/NMR), and engage with clients while supporting GMP/GLP studies. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for progression in a collaborative environment.