Scientist I – Analytical
Location: Deeside
Function: Science & Technology – Analytical Laboratories
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Analytical Scientist to join a Science & Technology laboratory team based in Deeside. This role will support new product development, product labelling, and lifecycle management through high‑quality analytical testing of medical device and skin care products.
You will work within a regulated laboratory environment, performing analytical testing, developing and validating new methods, and ensuring all work is delivered in line with GMP/GLP and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform analytical testing on existing and new medical device and skin care products in accordance with SOPs, protocols, and technical documents
* Develop and validate new analytical R&D test methods in line with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice
* Analyse, interpret, and report laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards
* Draft, review, and maintain analytical documentation including test protocols, validation protocols, and R&D reports
* Collate and analyse test data for inclusion in technical reports
* Maintain, calibrate, and qualify laboratory instrumentation, ensuring documentation is completed to required GxP standards
* Troubleshoot analytical test methods and laboratory equipment issues
* Raise and manage Non‑Conformance reports, implementing corrective actions within agreed timelines
* Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems
* Update and manage laboratory documentation including SOPs, TDs, OCIs, and logbooks
* Provide technical support to manufacturing sites, including method validation and analytical method transfer activities
* Support the evaluation of new technologies and participate in technical investigations for R&D projects
* Train new or less experienced laboratory staff in test methods and equipment use where required
* Adhere to all EHS policies, procedures, and safe working practices
About You
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
* Ideally 3–5 years’ experience within a medical device or pharmaceutical R&D / product development environment
* Strong working knowledge of GLP/GMP and regulatory compliance (FDA and European Quality Systems)
* Experience developing and executing analytical method validation
* Competent with advanced analytical techniques and equipment such as HPLC, UV, ICP‑MS, analytical balances and pipettes
* Confident in laboratory documentation, data integrity, and technical report writing
* Experience with calibration, maintenance, and qualification of laboratory equipment
* Comfortable working with electronic data management systems
* Proactive, flexible, and motivated, with a strong team‑focused mindset
* Willing and able to support EHS initiatives, including risk assessments and COSHH activities (where competent)