Job title: Senior Analytical Scientist (Office based) – Synergy

Location: Sandwich, UK

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

SRG are looking for a Senior Analytical Scientist to join a Global Pharmaceutical company based in Sandwich, Kent.

Office based analytical scientist to manage analytical testing in support of product development, clinical studies and product registration at external laboratories.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Manage all analytical activities required to deliver new respiratory products to clinical studies and commercialization at external laboratories
• Lead the planning and execution of experiments to generate scientific understanding in development of analytical methods, formulations and processes.
• Manage analyses related to clinical supplies, stability, and process scale up.
• Process and review data, interpret results and report experimental outcomes to project development team.
• Lead the troubleshooting of instrumentation and investigation of aberrant sample results.
• Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP documentation practices.
• Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g. ordering, shipping samples) as required.
• Work with other senior analysts to identify opportunities for improvements in working practices and procedures.
• Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety and best practice.
• Has a good understanding of basic principles of physical, organic and analytical chemistry, and can demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific areas related to their experience.
• Highly familiar with calculations used in analytical chemistry and the application of statistics.
• Has a good understanding and substantial practical experience of modern laboratory techniques, including HPLC.
• Able to work with others to plan the day-to-day work of a small team.
• Able to work autonomously to deliver multiple tasks, planning own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Able to lead troubleshooting and investigations.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm to work in a laboratory-based role.