Senior Analytical Scientist

Carbon; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy is seeking highly motivated individuals to support analytical leadership and testing for BMS at the Moreton laboratory. The role focuses on GMP-compliant analytical testing of drug substances, intermediates and finished medicines using HPLC, Karl Fischer and dissolution methods.

Experience in GMP laboratories (3+ years) and strong communication skills will help ensure quality, safety and compliance across audits and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry) or equivalent.
• Expertise in HPLC and analysis of oral solid dose forms.
• Experience in a GMP laboratory environment (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and troubleshoot analytical activities in compliance with procedures using HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolution testing.
• Check and approve experimental data and results.
• Apply knowledge to analytical technical problems and laboratory investigations.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and root cause analysis tools.
• Ensure analytical records follow cGMP and ALCOA+ principles.
• Be responsible for safety of self and others.
• Support audit readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections.

Skills

HPLC

Karl Fischer

Dissolution testing

GMP 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, dissolution testing, 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 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.