Senior Chemistry Analyst — MS Method Development

The Smithers Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Smithers in the UK is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Chemistry Department, focusing on extractables and leachables testing. You will operate GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation and interpret complex data to support cutting-edge projects.

This role offers opportunities to develop methods, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and cGMP, within a global leader providing testing, consulting, information and compliance services.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise with GC-MS or LC-MS technologies.
• Strong background in chromatographic method development and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in small molecule identification, mass spectrometry, or metabolite identification (Met-ID) is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation.
• Interpret complex qualitative data from GC-MS or LC-MS analyses.
• Develop and troubleshoot chromatographic methods.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, such as ISO 17025 and cGMP.

Skills

GC-MS / LC-MS expertise

Chromatographic method development

Small molecule identification / Met-ID

Strong communication skills

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

Job description

Smithers in the UK is seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Chemistry Department, focusing on extractables and leachables testing. You will operate GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation and interpret complex data to support cutting-edge projects.

This role offers opportunities to develop methods, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and cGMP, within a global leader providing testing, consulting, information and compliance services.