Description
Job Title: Senior Analytical Chemist
Location: Alderley Park, Cheshire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE – Higher Salary available for more experienced individuals)
The Opportunity
Join a fast-growing international pharmaceutical CDMO at a cutting-edge UK facility as a senior analytical chemist.
As an Analytical Chemist you will be supporting global pharma and biotech clients in drug substance development for small complex molecules.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team working on both early and late-stage API / Drug substance projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contribute to and lead various non-GMP and GMP analytical projects
2. Develop, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods (LC, GC)
3. Support analytical instrumentation and release testing in a GMP environment
4. Collaborate with process chemistry teams and contribute analytical expertise
5. Ensure timely, high-quality data delivery across projects
Requirements
Essential:
6. 3+ years' industrial experience in analytical chemistry
7. Proficiency in LC, GC, and complementary techniques (e.g. NMR, MS, IR, XRD)
8. Strong scientific and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
9. Knowledge of GMP standards
10. Experience supporting API and process development
11. Familiarity with Empower 3, UNIFI, and LIMS
What’s on Offer
12. Competitive salary and benefits (pension, health & life insurance, 25 days holiday, enhanced family leave)
13. Flexible working options
14. Work in a state-of-the-art facility at a leading UK science park
Right to work in the UK is required.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest in the role.