Senior Analytical Development Scientist

NextPharma; Livingston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NextPharma in the UK seeks a Development Analyst to conduct analytical studies, develop and validate methods, and support transfer activities from development to clinical manufacture.

The role requires a pharmaceutical analysis background, strong data interpretation, and ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Equal opportunities employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Required: Relevant qualification, HNC/HND/Science Degree or Equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Must be skilled in analytical techniques e.g., HPLC, Dissolution, Gas Chromatography, and Karl Fischer techniques
• Experience of the technical and practical skills involved in stability studies, method development, transfer and validation
• Able to communicate well with other colleagues, both laboratory and non-laboratory based
• A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently while taking ownership of deliverables
• Good understanding of working within a cGMP/GLP environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in analytical activities to determine fitness for purpose of finished products in line with regulatory and quality standards
• Conduct analysis to support formulation development
• Perform method development, validation and transfer of analytical methods for liquid filled hard capsules
• Conduct technical stability analysis and support product progression through clinical phases
• Lead planning, design, execution and reporting of experiments to high scientific standards and timelines
• Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and process optimisation initiatives

Job description

NextPharma in the UK seeks a Development Analyst to conduct analytical studies, develop and validate methods, and support transfer activities from development to clinical manufacture.

The role requires a pharmaceutical analysis background, strong data interpretation, and ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Equal opportunities employer with comprehensive benefits.