Senior Scientist Analytical Chemistry

Pharmaron; Hoddesdon; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pharmaron in Hoddesdon, UK, is seeking a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry with strong HPLC expertise. You will develop and validate analytical methods for starting materials, intermediates and APIs, and troubleshoot challenging separations.

You will work within a GMP environment, collaborating with Process Chemistry to support early API development and scale-up. A PhD or equivalent experience is required, with extensive HPLC/ UHPLC, NMR and GC technique experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field, or a BSc with several years of relevant analytical lab experience.
• Significant expertise in developing and troubleshooting HPLC methods.
• Hands-on knowledge of SFC and/or GCA with current analytical techniques.

Responsabilités

• Develop, troubleshoot and validate HPLC methods for APIs, starting materials and intermediates.
• Work within GMP laboratory to meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with Process Chemistry to support scale-up and tech transfer.
• Present scientific findings to clients and internal teams.

Connaissances

HPLC methods

UHPLC

NMR

GC

SFC

Formation

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

BSc with relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry

Outils

GC-MS

Analytical instrumentation

Description du poste

Job IntroductionSenior Scientist Analytical ChemistryHoddesdonPharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.Is this you? Are you the person your team turns to when an HPLC method won’t behave? Do you enjoy taking a tricky separation from “it can’t be done” to a validated, robust method? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry with strong HPLC expertise, ideally alongside GC, SFC, NMR or other techniques used to characterise APIs. You’ll support our chemistry projects, develop and validate analytical methods, act as the go-to expert on characterising Starting Materials, Intermediates and APIs, and work hand in hand with our Process Chemistry colleagues.What’s in it for you at PharmaronA vibrant, dynamic place to work: we’re a highly specialised, growing company in a critical sector of the economy. Our future is strong and exciting, and you can be part of it.Room to grow: our rapid growth means more opportunities for you to learn, develop and progress faster.A team that has your back: we support each other and enjoy what we do. After all, you spend about a third of your time here!What you’ll bringA PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or a BSc with several years’ relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratorySignificant expertise in developing and troubleshooting HPLC methodsIn-depth, hands-on and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologiesAn understanding of other chromatographic separation techniques such as SFC and/or GCA strong scientific track record you’re proud ofWhat you’ll be doingDeveloping, troubleshooting and validating HPLC methodsWorking within project teams to tight deadlinesPlanning and prioritising your own work with minimal supervisionStepping in to learn new techniques whenever a project needs itSolving complex scientific problemsWorking effectively in a GMP laboratoryPresenting your scientific work to clients in progress meetingsWho we are“We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges.”We relentlessly push the boundaries of scientific excellence to deliver solutions for our clients, always ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and in giving our very best every time.Where you’ll workPicture yourself on our Hoddesdon campus in Hertfordshire: several purpose-built scientific and administrative buildings, a dedicated conference area and more than 5,000 m² of premier R&D space. It’s home to established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development and Drug Discovery teams, with state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API development, Oral Solid Dose manufacture, formulation development and process chemistry. It’s a highly supportive, team-focused environment where you can develop and fulfil your true potential.Your teamOur Analytical Chemistry team supports other chemistry functions and our science partners with advanced analytical solutions that help move medicines to market. Here you’ll:Gain exposure to a wide range of modern techniques, including UHPLC, NMR and GC-MSExperience both early- and late-phase pharmaceutical developmentApply your problem-solving skills across a wide variety of R&D projectsDevelop and validate modern methods for testing raw materials, intermediates, APIs and material characterisationExplore further opportunities in polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation and pre-formulation developmentWhy should you apply?Make a real impact: your work will directly shape our Early and Late Stage API development projects.Build your career your way: in a highly scientific environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry, with space to show leadership and ambition and grow with the department.Join people who love a challenge: a team that supports each other, embraces technical problems and puts excellence at the heart of everything we do.Salary CompetitiveFrequency AnnualJob Reference ukpharmaron/TP/141/782Contract Type Permanent ContractClosing Date No expiry dateJob Category Scientific (Analytical Chemistry)Division Process ChemistryLocation Hoddesdon, United KingdomPosted on 15 October, 2026