Senior Scientist in Trace Analysis Mass Spectrometry – AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca plc; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Macclesfield, UK is seeking an analytical chemist to develop mass spectrometry assays for trace impurities and investigate unknown components. You will support pharmaceutical control strategies and collaborate with project teams to ensure robust analytical performance.

Applicants should have substantial MS experience in pharma, strong chromatography and sample prep skills, and a relevant scientific degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant scientific degree or equivalent experience.
• Substantial pharmaceutical mass spectrometry expertise.
• Strong chromatography and sample preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimise methods and interpret analytical results.
• Support method transfer and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Pharmaceutical analysis

Education

Relevant scientific degree

Job description

Develop mass spectrometry assays for trace impurities, investigate unknown components and support pharmaceutical control strategies.

Job overview

Employer: AstraZeneca
Location: Macclesfield, UK
Salary: Competitive
Reference: R-262957

Responsibilities

Optimise methods, interpret analytical results, support method transfer and collaborate with project teams.

Qualifications and experience

Relevant scientific degree or equivalent experience, substantial pharmaceutical mass spectrometry expertise, strong chromatography and sample preparation skills.