Principal Analytical Scientist

Principal Analytical Chemist
SE England
Permanent

09th November, 2026

Our SE based client is currently looking to recruit a Principal Analytical Chemistto perform complex method development and validation using LC-MS/ HPLC on a variety of synthesised chemicals and API molecules. This is a hands‑on role and would suit someone who enjoys developing novel methods from first principles in busy commercial manufacturing environment.

Additional duties for this role will include :

• Leading a small team of Analytical Chemists, assisting with ongoing project work when required
• Instrument and method trouble‑shooting , solving problems to enable analyses to be completed
• Working with Synthetic / Process Chemists to understand synthesised chemicals to ultimately ensure the successful analysis of a range of molecules
• Leading on a number of analytical projects, understanding GMP requirements and defining scope of analytical projects and milestones
• Understanding / performing analyses with a range of other chromatography, spectroscopy and techniques (including NMR, ICP and others)
• Completing detailed GMP documentation and reports, ensuring analytical success
• Understanding new approaches in analytical methodologies and techniques and implementing method improvements
• Training and mentoring others, leading by example on complex problem solving challenges

Applications are invited from candidates with a BSc, MSc, PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or similar) together with proven demonstrable hands‑on skills performing complex GMP method development and validation using chromatography systems in an API / synthesis environment

Salary : Circa £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Role : Permanent

Location : SE England

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