Just Life Sciences are seeking highly motivated and talented Analytical Scientists to join a rapidly expanding Innovative and ambitious Pharma company. Ideally with a minimum of 4 years experience you will ideally have a PhD or Masters in Chemistry. Responsibilities will include: Acting as the Analytical Lead on customer projects, taking personal responsibility for the quality, integrity, communication, and delivery of science on your projects, and maintaining strong relationships with customers Developing and integrating new capabilities from your first principle knowledge and the latest industry and academic thinking to advance the scientific capabilities deployed for our customers. Development and validation of analytical methods for small molecule intermediates, API and drug products (such as LC/GC-MS) and novel solutions that meet our customer expectations and timelines Analytical problem solving and instrument troubleshooting working as one team with other members of PR&D Application of digital tools and approaches to deliver fast and efficient process understanding for our clients Leading initiatives to improve the analytical team's expertise in advanced methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Including mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level scientists Leads safety standards in the laboratory in own work and compliance of team with safety principles, acts as a role model Experience and Skills The ideal candidate will have: Minimum BSc in Chemistry (or related subject) PhD advantageous with Global Large Pharma industry experience Broad experience in analytical science with substantial and proven expertise in the development of pharmaceutical products or related chemical industries. Proven ability to develop scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis using NMR, HPLC, GC, MS and other related techniques used for API and DP analysis Expertise in writing clear reports from complex analytical data, drawing clear conclusions and the ability to communicate in technical language with scientific peers including customers. Experience in common chromatographic data systems from Agilent, Waters, Thermo, Shimadzu and others An appreciation of, or expertise in, synthetic chemistry, physical organic, and/or catalysis would be advantageous