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Senior Analytical Chemist

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Northern Ireland – Relocation Required

Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Innovation

Are you an experienced analytical scientist ready for your next exciting challenge? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to relocate toNorthern Irelandand join a cutting-edge team focused on developing life-changing drug products.

This is more than a role—it’s your chance to make a real difference in global healthcare, working in a collaborative, high-performing environment with access to world-class facilities and support.

The Role

As aSenior Analytical Scientistwithin theAnalytical Support divisionof ourPharma Services Business Unit, you'll lead and execute analytical work toGMPstandards. Your mission: to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of drug product testing and development.

You will:

  • Develop and validate analytical methods for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
  • Perform testing using techniques such asHPLCandDissolution
  • ConductStability Testing, including assay, related substances, and dissolution profiling
  • Monitor compliance withGMPregulations and laboratory procedures
  • Provide technical guidance and contribute to project delivery

Essential Criteria

  • B.Sc.(or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science with significant chemistry content
  • Extensive experience in aGMP drug product development laboratory
  • Proven track record in the analysis ofdevelopment-stage drug products
  • Strong background inanalytical method development and validation
  • Hands-on experience withStability Testingand analytical techniques includingHPLCandDissolution

Desirable Criteria

  • M.Sc. or PhDin Chemistry or a related Life Science field
  • Experience supervising or mentoring analytical teams
  • Experience usingEmpowerchromatography data systems

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Be part of a team advancing global healthcare
  • Relocation assistance to Northern Ireland provided
  • Excellent career progression and development pathways
  • ️ Access to innovative technology and industry-leading facilities
  • Join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and scientific excellence

Ready to take your expertise to the next level?

Apply today and be part of something that truly matters—helping to bring better treatments to patients worldwide.


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