09th November, 2026
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.
Additional duties for this role will include :
- 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
Applications are invited from candidates with a BSc, MSc, PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or similar) together with proven demonstrable hands-on skills performing complex GMP method development and validation using chromatography systems in an API / synthesis environment
For further information or to apply please contact martin@entrustrs.com 01606 818294
Salary : Circa £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Role : Permanent
Location : SE England
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