Senior Scientist Analytical Development

Senior Scientist (Analytical Development) Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, and inhaled.
Continued growth and investment in the business have led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our development and manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet the growing demand of international customers and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio. Now is a great time to join our team.
Based in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Team, the Senior Scientist will be directly involved in all aspects of analytical testing to support R&D and QC projects, including support of the transfer of analytical methods from R&D to QC GMP. The post holder will be expected to lead the analytical aspects of a project and supervise analytical and development scientists where required. The post holder will be expected to work in GMP to support client projects from initial proposal to completion.This will involve both laboratory work and GMP project documentation.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Lead analytical aspects of a project as directed and provide analytical updates during internal and external project meetings as required.
Support and supervise analytical and development employees in analytical project-based activities, providing leadership and technical support in laboratory activities.
Ensure accurate completion of analytical records relating to both R&D and QC activities, including supporting documentation such as SOPs and risk assessments.
Contribute to writing and reviewing analytical methods, protocols, and reports as directed.
Conduct and supervise analytical method set up, development, and qualification/validation activities.
Support the leadership team in ensuring R&D and QC analytical equipment and laboratory processes are maintained as fit-for-purpose, to meet customer requirements and support the scope of activities.
Essential skills and experience:
Extensive experience in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and experience in method development and/or method validation.
Desired experience in Gas chromatography, HPLC-Mass spectroscopy, Dissolution, Karl Fisher
Ability to use own initiative and anticipate the team's needs.
Able to take ownership and lead on projects.
Able to organise and manage workflow and activity to meet business-critical budgets and timelines.
Proficient in word and excel.
Able to present data at internal and external meetings to various audiences.
What you will get in return
We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits, including:
25 days holiday and your birthday off!
Company contributory pension package
Life insurance
Upperton Rewards discount platform through reward gateway
Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
Internal and external training courses and professional development support
Free onsite car parking
We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party, and charity fundraising events.

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