At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct analytical testing and contribute to method development in a state-of-the-art lab.
- Company: Join Synergy, a leading Scientific Services provider in life sciences.
- Benefits: Opportunities for personal development, career progression, and working in cutting-edge facilities.
- Other info: Flexible hours and active lab work in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in drug testing while collaborating with top scientists.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field and hands-on experience with HPLC.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
Synergy is a leading Scientific Services provider supporting global life sciences organisations. We're looking for a talented Analytical Scientist to join our growing team in state-of-the-art laboratories in Moreton. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with customer scientists and lab leads, contributing to the analytical testing of drug substances, intermediates, and finished medicines in a regulated GMP environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analytical Testing & Laboratory Work
- Plan and perform analytical testing in line with GMP requirements using: HPLC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution testing, and additional analytical techniques as required.
- Support analytical investigations and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Contribute to method development, evaluation, and validation activities.
- Ensure accurate, compliant documentation aligned with cGMP and ALCOA+ principles.
- Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Support audit readiness for regulatory inspections.
- Adhere to all regulatory, statutory, and client-defined standards.
- Maintain a strong focus on lab safety and compliance.
- Proactively identify risks and implement solutions.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with internal teams (Lab Leads, Quality, EHS, Compliance).
- Work collaboratively across Synergy and customer teams.
- Represent Synergy professionally at all times.
About You
- Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and other analytical techniques.
- Proven experience working within a GMP laboratory environment.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong team player with a customer-focused mindset.
- Highly organised, with a proactive and results-driven approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to balance quality, safety, and delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
- Flexibility may be required (e.g. early starts or adjusted hours).
- Role involves active lab work including periods of standing and light physical activity.
Why Join Synergy?
- Work in cutting-edge laboratory facilities.
- Collaborate with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation.
- Be part of a supportive, high-performing scientific team.
- Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
Analytical Scientist employer: Carbon60
Synergy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in state-of-the-art laboratories in Moreton, where you can engage in meaningful analytical work that directly impacts global life sciences. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, personal development, and career progression, employees are supported by a high-performing scientific team dedicated to excellence in a regulated GMP setting. The company fosters a culture of safety, compliance, and innovation, making it an attractive place for those seeking rewarding employment in the scientific field.
