Senior Analytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist 

Rushden

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.

As a Senior Analytical Chemist at Pharmaron’s Rushton site, you will play a pivotal role in both laboratory and office settings, overseeing stability coordination and managing stability samples and studies. This position requires a strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulatory requirements, with the expectation that you will take on responsibilities as a study director, leading projects with full accountability. You will be hands-on in running chromatographic and other analytical techniques, from setting up instruments and conducting practical analyses to interpreting data and authoring detailed reports. Your expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving will be essential to ensure smooth operation and compliance within a dynamic and collaborative team environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical pharmaceutical projects while working alongside a diverse team of technical specialists and supervisors.

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!

What you'll be doing

Oversee and coordinate stability studies and manage stability samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project timelines. Conduct both practical laboratory work and detailed data analysis, including setting up, running, and troubleshooting chromatography instruments such as HPLC. Take responsibility as a GLP study director for specific projects, managing all aspects from experimental design through to final report writing. Collaborate closely with a diverse QC team, including principal technical specialists and supervisors, to ensure smooth workflow and technical excellence. Maintain strict adherence to GLP and GMP standards, ensuring all laboratory activities meet compliance and quality expectations. Utilize your expertise in analytical techniques, including chromatography, particle size distribution, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to support and enhance laboratory capabilities. Troubleshoot and resolve analytical issues promptly to maintain project progress and data integrity.

What we're looking for

Strong understanding and practical experience with stability coordination and stability studies, including oversight and management of stability samples. In-depth knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulatory requirements, with a focus on compliance and quality standards. Proven experience as a GLP study director or in a role with sole responsibility for managing analytical studies from start to finish. Advanced expertise in chromatography techniques, particularly HPLC, with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on laboratory skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities to effectively address and resolve analytical challenges during testing and analysis. Beneficial to have experience or familiarity with particle size distribution (PSD) analysis, as well as complementary techniques such as NMR and mass spectrometry. Strong communication skills for clear documentation and report writing, ensuring accurate and compliant study write-ups.

What you'll need

A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline. Significant experience working in a regulated laboratory environment, ideally with a strong focus on GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance. Proven expertise in stability coordination and managing stability studies, including oversight of stability samples and study documentation. Demonstrated practical and theoretical knowledge of chromatography techniques, particularly HPLC, with experience running instruments and performing data analysis and report writing. Experience as a GLP study director or in a role with sole responsibility for managing analytical studies is highly desirable. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address analytical challenges effectively. Familiarity with additional analytical techniques such as particle size distribution (PSD), NMR, and mass spectrometry is advantageous. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a diverse team. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

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.

Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.

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 Quality Control 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 of Chemistry. 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.