Senior Analytical Scientist

Northreach Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in biotech is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to join their team and drive method development in lipid analysis. This high-impact role will allow you to shape the scientific foundation of the company, working closely with founding scientists. A PhD or a Master's with relevant experience is required, along with a hands-on mindset to foster innovation in a start-up environment.

Qualifications

• Lead lipid characterisation and supervise a junior scientist.
• Experience with regulatory insight and authoring technical documents.
• Ability to troubleshoot and embrace a start-up mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive method development and bring expertise in lipid analysis.
• Author SOPs, validation protocols, and technical reports.
• Mentor junior scientist and support analytical challenges.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master’s with standout method development experience

Tools

ICH guidelines

Method validation

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Analytical Scientist to drive method development and bring expertise in lipid analysis to a cutting-edge therapeutics platform.

You won’t be joining a large team – you’ll help build it. This is your chance to step into a high-impact role, working closely with the founding scientists and shaping the scientific foundations of the company.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on lipid characterisation
• Author SOPs, validation protocols, and technical reports with precision and regulatory insight.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges using scientific curiosity and experience.
• Support and mentor a junior analytical scientist, sharing your knowledge and leadership.
• PhD in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Master’s with standout method development experience.
• Understanding of ICH guidelines, method validation, and analytical best practices.
• A track record of working independently and solving complex scientific problems.
• Start-up mindset – flexible, hands-on, and ready to wear many hats.
• Someone who thrives in autonomy and isn’t afraid to lead the way in building new processes.

Why This Role?

• High visibility and impact: Your work will directly influence product development.
• Foundational position in a growing team – be part of the company’s scientific DNA.
• A rare opportunity to lead, create, and innovate at the forefront of biotech.

Ready to be the scientist that shapes what’s next?

Apply now and make your mark.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

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