Senior Analytical Chemist

Our client is seeking a highly experienced analytical chemist responsible for advanced testing, method development, and laboratory investigations within a regulated environment. Plays a key role in ensuring data integrity, supporting cross-functional activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical testing on drug and combination products using chromatographic, spectroscopic, and wet chemistry techniques
• Leads analytical method development and validation in line with regulatory expectations
• Conducts laboratory investigations ensuring timely closure and accurate root cause analysis
• Interprets and reports analytical data, including trending and generation of technical reports
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to support site objectives
• Provides technical support for instrumentation and analytical methods, including troubleshooting activities
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to reduce testing lead times and deliver cost efficiencies
• Plans and schedules laboratory activities independently to meet project timelines
• Supports onboarding and training of new team members
• Participates in internal and external audit activities
• Contributes to regulatory submissions through provision of analytical data and technical input

Requirements

• Extensive experience in analytical chemistry within a regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences environment
• Strong expertise in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques and method validation
• Proven experience in laboratory investigations and data interpretation
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards (e.g. GMP)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills