Principal Analytical Chemist
SE England. Permanent.
Our SE based client is currently looking to recruit a Principal Analytical Chemist to perform complex method development and validation using LC-MS / HPLC on a variety of synthesised chemicals and API molecules. This is a hands‑on role and would suit someone who enjoys developing novel methods from first principles in busy commercial manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities
- Leading a small team of Analytical Chemists, assisting with ongoing project work when required
- Instrument and method trouble‑shooting , solving problems to enable analyses to be completed
- Working with Synthetic / Process Chemists to understand synthesised chemicals to ultimately ensure the successful analysis of a range of molecules
- Leading on a number of analytical projects, understanding GMP requirements and defining scope of analytical projects and milestones
- Understanding / performing analyses with a range of other chromatography, spectroscopy and techniques (including NMR, ICP and others)
- Completing detailed GMP documentation and reports, ensuring analytical success
- Understanding new approaches in analytical methodologies and techniques and implementing method improvements
- Training and mentoring others, leading by example on complex problem solving challenges
Qualifications and experience
- Must hold a BSc, MSc, PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or similar)
- Proven demonstrable hands‑on skills performing complex GMP method development and validation using chromatography systems in an API / synthesis environment
Salary, contract and location
- Salary: Circa £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: SE England
Principal Analytical Scientist in England employer: Entrust Resource Solutions
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