Senior Mass Spectrometry Scientist: Trace Analysis

AstraZeneca GmbH; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SENIOR SCIENTIST IN MASS SPECTROMETRY role at AstraZeneca in Macclesfield, UK, focusing on applying MS to quantify trace impurities and to help characterise drug substances for development. You will join a collaborative team delivering analytical support across PT&D and Chemical Development.

The position suits MS professionals aiming to advance careers in pharmaceutical development, with an emphasis on methods development, data interpretation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• A relevant scientific degree with significant mass spectrometry experience.
• Develop and review MS methods to quantify trace components.
• Practical experience in operation and data interpretation for MS systems.
• Good communication across disciplines and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support for drug development and marketed products.
• Contribute to method review, technical data review and method development.
• Use separation science and MS to enhance project understanding.
• Ensure adherence to SHE guidelines and GMP/GLP compliance.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Method development

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant scientific degree

Tools

Mass spectrometry systems

Trace analysis techniques

Job description

SENIOR SCIENTIST IN MASS SPECTROMETRY role at AstraZeneca in Macclesfield, UK, focusing on applying MS to quantify trace impurities and to help characterise drug substances for development. You will join a collaborative team delivering analytical support across PT&D and Chemical Development.

The position suits MS professionals aiming to advance careers in pharmaceutical development, with an emphasis on methods development, data interpretation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.