🧪 Principal Scientist – Analytical 🚀 Location: Sandwich 💰 Salary: Up to £57,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent | Full‑time (37.5 hours) A leading UK scientific organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist (Analytical) to provide senior scientific leadership and hands‑on expertise across a diverse portfolio of client projects. This is a high‑impact role for an analytical specialist who excels at method development, problem‑solving, and driving high‑quality data delivery within regulated environments. The Role You will shape analytical strategy, design and interpret complex studies, and act as a trusted scientific partner to multidisciplinary teams. Combining technical authority with practical laboratory work, you’ll ensure analytical approaches are robust, compliant, and aligned with project and regulatory expectations. Alongside project delivery, you’ll play a key role in mentoring colleagues, strengthening analytical capability, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing scientific culture. Key Responsibilities Lead analytical strategy and delivery across small molecules and emerging modalities. Design, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies to support process development and technical investigations. Provide expertise across techniques such as UPLC‑MS, SFC, NMR, GC‑MS and advanced characterisation methods. Drive method development, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with R
Principal Scientist in Kent employer: Nexus Life Sciences
As an Analytical Scientist at our innovative pharmaceutical company, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and mentorship. With competitive salaries and a commitment to GMP compliance, we offer a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact patient health and safety, all while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to scientific excellence.
