Analytical scientist in Milton

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is an integrated global pharmaceutical company committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. We have a commercial presence in more than 40 countries and 23,000 employees worldwide are part of our success. Our purpose is to accelerate access to affordable medicines because we believe Good Health Can’t Wait.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Analytical Scientist to support the analytical development for our API R&D projects, while working closely with R&D and Process Development scientists on other complex synthetic chemistry projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant team of scientists and play a key role in the early development and optimisation of complex APIs.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Development and optimisation of analytical methods for the analysis of small molecules (intermediates and APIs) and large molecules (biologics), ensuring these methods are fit for purpose.
• Collaborating closely with R&D Chemists and Biologists, Project Management, Intellectual Property, Supply Chain and Regulatory colleagues to define project milestones and deliverables, ensuring these goals are met.
• Regularly presenting work at project review meetings with colleagues in Cambridge and at other sites.
• Ensuring experimental data and procedures are documented within ELN.
• Compiling clear and concise reports summarising work.
• Keeping up to date with new developments in analytical technology and equipment to support continuous improvement efforts and growth of the Cambridge site.

Qualifications Required:

• A higher education qualification in analytical chemistry, chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience in chromatographic method development (UPLC/HPLC, LC/MS, GC, SFC) preferably within a pharmaceutical environment.
• A passion for problem solving, delivering results and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to be an effective team member across diverse teams and geographies.
• Good documentation practices are mandatory: meticulous recording of all experimental work and drafting reports and technical transfer documentation.
• Willingness to take initiative where required and work pro-actively to achieve team goals.

Preferred Experience:

• Analysis of complex molecules such as peptides, antibody drug conjugates or oligonucleotides.
• Experience with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Tandem Mass Spectrometry, NMR, Ion Chromatography, titrations.
• Experience in purification using preparative chromatography, and defining purification processes for intermediates using systems such as Cytiva ÄKTA.
• Instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and verification.
• Experience with Design of Experiment or Quality by Design.
• Experience/knowledge of Empower software, OpenLab/ChemStation data systems or similar.

Additional Information:

What We Offer: A competitive salary, variable pay based upon performance, excellent benefits, flexible working environment and opportunities to accelerate access to affordable medicines. Salary: Competitive salary within our scientist role band and performance bonus. Dr Reddy’s is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K.