Job Overview
This is a full‑time, 6‑month fixed‑term position working a flexible 36.5‑hour week, Monday‑Friday.
Job Responsibilities
* Evaluate and test reference standard materials using a broad range of analytical techniques—including HPLC, GC, titration, Karl Fischer, sulphated ash, loss on drying, and NMR interpretation—to resolve analytical challenges and interpret data in a wider scientific context.
* Produce certificates of analysis (CoAs) and associated technical documentation, providing robust scientific justification for the assignment of shelf life to reference standard materials.
* Act as system administrator for the Global Reference Standards database and website, maintaining full accountability for material records, stock levels, retesting plans, and initiating procurement activities in line with lean principles and business demand.
* Process and manage internal and external reference standard orders via the GRS database, including allocation and dispensing of materials, and handling non‑standard or pharmacopoeial requests through negotiation, sourcing, and coordination with procurement and storage teams.
* Work proactively with global and regional sourcing, CMOs, supply chain, technical stewardship teams and other key stakeholders to ensure continuity of reference standard supply, assess analytical methodologies, and contribute to or lead improvement initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with sample dispatch teams and customers, respond to internal and external technical queries, drive productivity and efficiency through science and technology, challenge existing practices to add value, and support team development through collaboration, coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications
* Hold a BSc or MSc in a chemistry‑related discipline, with relevant experience gained within a pharmaceutical or regulated industry environment.
* Demonstrate a broad working knowledge of pharmaceutical analysis, with strong hands‑on experience in analytical chemistry and in‑depth expertise in HPLC.
* Have experience in analytical method development, validation and application, supported by a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
* Possess working knowledge of cGMP requirements and demonstrate the ability to operate effectively within a regulated quality environment.
* Be digitally fluent, confident in using data‑driven and AI‑enabled approaches, basic scripting or statistical tools to perform trend analysis, monitor method performance, identify early signals, and drive preventive actions and continuous improvement.
* Be comfortable working with chromatography data systems (e.g. Empower) and LIMS/ELN platforms, using analytical data and system outputs to support robust scientific decision‑making.
Benefits
* Part of a reward and recognition scheme.
* Holiday entitlement increases with service.
* Option to opt into a Health Cash Plan for routine healthcare expenses.
* Life assurance from day one, based on four times the annual salary.
* Automatic enrollment into the company pension plan after three months (opt‑out available).
* Access to an employee assistance programme, offering 24/7 confidential support for personal and work‑related matters.
* Opportunity to register interest in volunteering days that can be carried out during working hours.
* Free on‑site car parking.
* Opportunity to explore worldwide career opportunities.
* Access to Perkbox for savings and lifestyle perks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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