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If you are an experienced Analytical Scientist looking for your next challenge, then apply today to join a world-leading laboratory at a time of expansion!

We are looking for a number of Senior Scientists to join a skilled analytical team providing support to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical product development. Working in accordance with strict GMP regulations, you will employ a range of analytical techniques, mainly HPLC and UHPLC, to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds. You will be responsible for the planning and execution of work so that studies are completed efficiently and effectively to a high standard.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

  • Degree in Chemistry or related subject

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a GMP laboratory using HPLC instrumentation

  • Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry across a range of techniques including experience of analytical method development and validation

  • Experience of testing inhalation products such as Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhalers (pMDIs), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) and Nebulisers would be advantageous

    We invite applications from all enthusiastic analytical scientists who would like to further their career with an internationally renowned and expanding company. Apply today!

    Keywords: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practice, cGMP, analyst, senior analyst, analytical chemistry, inhalation, DPI, Dry Powder Inhaler, HPLC, UHPLC, high performance liquid chromatography, LC, LC-MS, LCMS, Analytical, Chemist, Analytical Chemist, MDI, pMDIs, stability, formulation, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, VRS9172MP

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