Senior Analytical Scientist

Carbon 60, Inc.; Moreton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy, a Scientific Services provider, supports the analytical leadership and testing function for Bristol Myers Squibb in the RASO department. The role is based in the new state-of-the-art laboratories at Moreton and involves delivering analytical testing of drug substances, intermediates and finished medicines in line with GMP.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with expertise in instrumental methods including HPLC, dissolution testing and Karl Fischer in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related analytical discipline.
• Expertise in HPLC and analysis of oral solid dosage forms.
• GMP laboratory experience of 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and troubleshoot analytical activities in GMP environment.
• Check and approve experimental data and results.
• Apply knowledge to analytical technical problems and laboratory investigations.
• Evaluate and feedback on new development analytical methods.
• Perform analytical method validation experiments.

Skills

HPLC

Dissolution testing

Karl Fischer titration

GMP laboratory experience

Analytical chemistry

Education

Degree in chemistry/analytical chemistry/biochemistry

Job description

Synergy is a Scientific Services provider with customers across the life sciences. Our team at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) supports the Analytical Leadership and Testing (ALT) function within the Regulated Analytical Sciences and Operations (RASO) department.

The role will be based in the newly opened, state-of-the-art laboratories at Moreton, and will involve working closely with customer lab leads and scientific teams to deliver all aspects of the analytical testing of drug substances, intermediates and finished medicines in line with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

We are seeking highly motivated and organised individuals with expertise in instrumental methods, including HPLC, dissolution testing, and Karl Fischer, in a GMP environment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational

• Plan, execute and troubleshoot analytical activities in compliance with customer procedures, using: HPLC, Karl Fischer titration o Dissolution testing o Other techniques as appropriate
• Check and approve experimental data and results
• Apply knowledge to analytical technical problems and laboratory investigations
• Evaluate and feedback on new development analytical methods
• Perform analytical method validation experiments
• Provide input into audit readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections
• Ensure analytical records follow cGMP requirements and ALCOA+ principles
• Be responsible for the safety of self and others
• Proactively identify issues and appropriate actions to address
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Lean, root cause analysis tools)
• Execute tasks according to regulatory, statutory, or client defined standards and requirements
• Actively participate in Synergy training and performance review processes
• Other duties as reasonably requested by the Synergy Team Leader

Customer

• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, always ensuring that you act in a professional manner whilst performing your duties or whilst you are representing Synergy at any capacity
• Be accountable for ensuring that all activities are delivered demonstrating behaviours and values aligned to Synergy's Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including Health and Safety and Environment

Key Working Relationships

• Synergy Team Leader / Account Manager
• Customer and Synergy Team members
• Customer stakeholders: Lab Leads, Compliance, EHS, Quality, etc…

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, for example, chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent professional experience
• Expertise in HPLC and other relevant techniques, with demonstrable experience in the analysis of oral solid dose forms
• Experience of working in a GMP laboratory environment (3+ years)

Competencies

• Customer service focus, ability to work as a cohesive team
• Results orientated, self-motivated with an ability to evaluate and manage risks
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and relationship building
• Ability to work efficiently without compromising safety, quality and delivery

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Some flexibility around working hours may be required e.g., early starts, ability to flex hours on occasion
• Although the job does not require heavy lifting, some lifting, bending, and reaching will be required. The role will involve being active for reasonable periods of time and working across multiple lab areas.