Senior Analytical Chemist: Lead Drug Discovery Programs

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs in Kent is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead complex analytical drug discovery programmes and drive method development in a fast-growing CRO environment.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work with project leadership, client engagement, and scientific input across GMP/GLP studies. You will mentor analysts and contribute strategic thinking while delivering robust analytical solutions for diverse client programmes.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in analytical/chemical field with demonstrated experience as an analyst in fine chemical or pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations ideal but not essential.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical techniques (Thermal Analysis, HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, UPLC, SFC, and NMR). Experience in method development, optimisation and validation, including NMR interpretation.

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, introduce new analytical technologies, drive business growth through client engagement.

Education

Analytical Chemistry degree

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

LC-MS

GC-MS

NMR

GPC

Thermal analysis

Job description

Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs in Kent is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead complex analytical drug discovery programmes and drive method development in a fast-growing CRO environment.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work with project leadership, client engagement, and scientific input across GMP/GLP studies. You will mentor analysts and contribute strategic thinking while delivering robust analytical solutions for diverse client programmes.