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Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Pharmaron
Hertfordshire
1 week ago
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Scientist Analytical Chemistry 

Hoddesdon

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites across the UK, US and China, and we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over780 discovery projects,1,000+ CMC programmes, and1,000+ clinical trialsacross all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than3,000 global customers.

We are looking for a Senior Scientist in Analytical Chemistry with a strong background in Analytical Chemistry combined with a solid expertise in HPLC and potentially GC, SFC, NMR or other analytical methodologies utilized to characterize APIs. The role is to support chemistry projects, develop and validate analytical methods, provide expert advice in the characterization of Starting Materials, Intermediates and APIs and collaborates effectively with Process Chemistry colleagues.

At Pharmaron we offer:

Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Requirements:

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry. Relevant experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory. Significant expertise in HPLC and/or UPLC methods. Hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies. Experience working to GLP and GMP.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Analysing API’s, Intermediates, Starting Materials and Raw Materials via HPLC and other analytical methods. Working on assigned tasks to tight deadlines. Able to step in and learn new techniques to support projects. Ability to solve scientific problems. Able to work effectively in a GMP laboratory.

Our Company:“We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”. 

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work. 

We are based in Hertfordshire, in the town of Hoddesdon. The Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area has more than 5,000 m2 of premier R&D space and houses established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Product Development and Drug Discovery teams. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Oral Solid Dose Manufacture, formulation development and process chemistry. We offer our employees a highly supportive team-focused environment, enabling them to develop and fulfil their true potential.

The Analytical Chemistry team at the Hoddesdon site supports other chemistry functions and our science partners with advanced analytical solutions to deliver our clients’ programmes and ultimately progress medicines to the market. A career at Pharmaron will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of modern analytical techniques (including UHPLC, NMR, and GC-MS) whilst experiencing early- and late-phase pharmaceutical development. You will be able to apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills to a wide variety of R&D projects and to facilitate the development and validation of modern analytical methods for the testing of raw materials, intermediates and APIs and material characterisation. Further opportunities are available in polymorph screening, crystallisation optimisation and pre-formulation development.

We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment on site. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

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