Senior Analytical & Compliance Scientist

Medik8; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand in the UK is seeking a Senior Analytical & Compliance Scientist to ensure compliance and quality of OTC sunscreen products. The role involves preparing regulatory documentation, conducting HPLC analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and relevant experience in a regulated environment. The position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Performance Bonus

75% discount on products

Up-skilling support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an OTC or regulated environment.
• Experience authoring and reviewing stability protocols.
• Ability to train colleagues on SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain OTC regulatory documentation.
• Perform and oversee HPLC analyses.
• Support process validation activities in alignment with GMP.

Skills

HPLC expertise

Analytical method development

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Senior Analytical & Compliance Scientist

Medik8 is extremely proud to be led by science; innovation and technological advancements have always been at our core. We also focus on delivering a best-in-class customer experience in each and every one of our products. This is what makes us incomparable against the competition and a pioneer within the skincare market.

We are looking for a Senior Analytical and Compliance Scientist to join our amazing journey and contribute to the high‑quality standards and global compliance of our OTC sunscreen products. Reporting to the Head of Quality Compliance and working very closely with our R&D team, you will ensure all our OTC testing and documentation comply with all necessary regulatory and customer requirements.

You can be sure you will be working with a fantastic team, with managers who care, support, and value your contribution. This is a passion-driven environment where you will share challenges, achievements, and innovations with your peers.

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000

Your Role Will Include

• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining OTC regulatory documentation (stability protocols, reports, specifications).
• Perform and oversee HPLC analyses, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support process validation activities in alignment with GMP requirements.
• Draft, review, and update SOPs, quality manuals, and related GMP documentation.
• Ensure audit readiness through training, documentation control, and CAPA follow-up.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (R&D, QC, Manufacturing) to ensure product compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to stability studies and interpret analytical data for regulatory submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in an OTC, pharmaceutical, or related regulated environment.
• Hands‑on expertise in HPLC and analytical method development/validation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ICH, and FDA/TGA guidelines.
• Experience authoring and reviewing stability protocols, reports, and validation documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to train colleagues on SOPs and support internal/external audits.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp™ certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy® of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night, which addresses 90% of anti‑ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful‑looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up‑skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme

Want to do a little more research before you apply? Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram.

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non‑minority groupings tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest – then we want to hear from you!