Associate Principal Analytical Scientist

CK Group

Cardiff

11 months ago

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CK Group are recruiting for an Associate Principal Analytical Scientist, on behalf of a growing drug development partner. The company is an expert service provider to the chemical research, development and manufacturing industries, specialising in process research and development for manufacturing drug substance and other high value materials. This role will be the Analytical Lead on customer projects. This role will be based in Cardiff, on a permanent basis.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or similar), plus suitable industrial experience in large pharma or an R&D Analytical team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Analytical Team Leader, your 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.
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.

Your Background:

BSc in Chemistry (or related subject) PhD advantageous.
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.
Well-developed data management and visualisation skills.
Good knowledge of applicable standards and an understanding of HSSE.

Compensation:

£46,000 - £54,000 base salary + 25 days holidays, increasing with service, + 2 volunteering days + private healthcare + pension scheme + life cover + other company benefits.

Apply:

Please quote job reference 115 744 in all correspondence.

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