Job Description
Analytical Chemist
Onyx Scientific | Analytical Services | Pharmaceutical CDMO
Are you an Analytical Chemist looking to develop your career in a fast-growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) where your work can help bring life-changing medicines to patients?
At Onyx Scientific, we partner with academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide, providing innovative services from early discovery through to commercial manufacture. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join our Analytical Services team.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory, supporting both research and manufacturing activities while developing your technical expertise in a dynamic scientific environment.
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The Role
As an Analytical Chemist, you will support analytical testing activities across the business while ensuring work is carried out to GMP standards and in line with our commitment to quality and scientific excellence.
You will work closely with colleagues across analytical, research, and manufacturing teams, contributing to projects for a wide range of global clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform calibrations and verifications for analytical laboratory equipment
* Maintain GMP standards and ensure accurate documentation in line with ALCOA++ principles
* Conduct analytical work using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS, and wet chemistry methods
* Maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness and organisation
* Liaise with senior analytical staff and cross-functional teams where required
* Ensure all analysis, calibrations, and verifications are recorded to GMP standards
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About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and motivated to develop their analytical chemistry career within a pharmaceutical environment.
Essential / Preferred:
* Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
* Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS, and wet chemistry
* Strong laboratory safety awareness
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Ability to interpret analytical data and identify potential issues
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
Advantageous experience:
* Chiral HPLC / GC
* Method development
* Working within a cGMP environment
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Key Skills and Qualities
* Understanding of analytical laboratory workflows
* Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
* Problem-solving skills and ability to identify potential issues
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning
* Flexible and conscientious approach to work
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What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Career development and training opportunities
The chance to work on diverse and impactful pharmaceutical projects
A supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are recognised
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Benefits
* Private medical insurance
* Life insurance
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Company events
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If you’re looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical chemistry expertise in a growing pharmaceutical CDMO, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Onyx Scientific team.