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Senior Analytical Scientist - Pharmaceutical
- portsmouth, hampshire, PO1 2EF, United Kingdom
- Full time
- £60,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Analytical Scientist to join their Quality Control and Assurance department in Portsmouth . This role is essential for ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through rigorous analytical testing and method development. You will work with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of analytical processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analytical chemist to advance their career within a reputable pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, contributing directly to product integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for the characterization of raw materials, intermediates, and finished pharmaceutical products.
- Perform routine testing using a variety of analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and KF titration.
- Investigate and resolve out-of-specification (OOS) results and deviations.
- Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and method performance issues.
- Contribute to regulatory submissions and internal quality audits.
- Mentor junior analytical scientists and provide technical guidance.
Requirements
- MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical development and quality control.
- Strong hands-on experience with HPLC and GC is essential.
- Knowledge of ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical analysis.
- Excellent documentation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment in Portsmouth .
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with advanced analytical technologies in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Structured career development and training programs.
- Collaborative team environment focused on quality and compliance.
- Pension scheme and health insurance.