At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead analytical strategy and conduct hands-on laboratory work in a GMP environment.
- Company: Join a respected client known for scientific excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on quality, safety, and scientific integrity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in analytical science while mentoring the next generation of scientists.
- Qualifications: PhD in a relevant field with extensive experience in GMP analytical labs.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
STEM Recruitment Solutions has partnered exclusively with a valued client who is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to provide scientific leadership and hands-on expertise within a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility.
This is a senior scientific role combining strategic influence, technical authority, management of a small team and active laboratory contribution, supporting a diverse portfolio of client projects across small molecules and emerging modalities.
As a Principal Scientist, you will shape and lead analytical strategy across a diverse portfolio of client projects in a GMP environment, combining hands-on laboratory work with senior scientific leadership.
You will design, execute, and interpret complex analytical studies, delivering high-quality, compliant data that supports process development, technical investigations, and informed decision-making.
Working closely with process chemists, project teams, quality colleagues, and clients, you will act as a trusted scientific partner, collaborating across disciplines to solve challenging technical problems and ensure analytical approaches are robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Alongside project delivery, you will model scientific excellence, uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, and actively mentor and develop colleagues, helping to strengthen analytical capability, innovation, and scientific culture across the organisation.
About you: You will be passionate about delivering high-quality analytical science, combining hands-on laboratory expertise with leadership to drive robust, compliant outcomes in a GMP environment.
Scientific integrity, data quality, safety, and regulatory compliance will be central to everything you do, alongside a strong focus on meeting client and project requirements.
You will be a highly skilled analytical scientist with extensive experience in method development, validation, troubleshooting, and advanced characterisation techniques, including HPLC, LCMS and GCMS specifically for APIs and solid dose pharmaceuticals.
You will act as a trusted scientific partner, working collaboratively to shape analytical strategy and solve complex technical challenges.
You will enjoy mentoring and developing others, actively contributing to capability building, knowledge-sharing, and a positive, inclusive scientific culture.
You will hold a Ph D (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in a relevant scientific discipline, with significant experience working in regulated (GMP) analytical laboratory environments.
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Principal Scientist - Analytical Chemistry employer: Stem Recruitment Solutions
At Stem Recruitment Solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives. As a Quality Engineer in the automotive sector, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Our commitment to employee growth and a hands-on approach ensures that you will not only excel in your role but also contribute to the success of our projects in a meaningful way.
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