Bridge Farm Bioscience Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly-growing plant-science business based in the UK, at the forefront of innovation in how nature is harnessed for health, wellbeing and product development. Our focus is on delivering high-quality plant-derived ingredients and molecules for nutraceuticals, personal-care, pharmaceutical and wellness markets.
Our business operates on a fully vertically-integrated model — from genetics and breeding, through large-scale cultivation, extraction and analytical testing, to product development and manufacture — all under one roof. This integrated approach ensures traceability, consistency and transparency at every step of the value chain.
At our state-of-the-art facility, we combine flexible high-tech glasshouse cultivation, advanced extraction methods (including CO₂ extraction), and in-house analytical chemistry laboratories utilising HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS.
Our focus is on delivering high-quality plant-derived ingredients and molecules for nutraceuticals, personal-care, pharmaceutical and wellness markets.
We are proud to be a business committed to responsible, sustainable and future-proof production. Sustainability is embedded in our cultivation and manufacturing processes, from biomass-heated glasshouses and water-efficient systems, to full seed-to-sale traceability and rigorous quality systems.
As an employer and innovator, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where plant science meets real-world application, and team members are empowered to drive meaningful breakthroughs and impact.
* You’ll work at the cutting edge of plant science and biotechnology, in a business that is making serious investments (over £10 m) into its bioscience facility and growth plans.
* You’ll be part of a company with an ambitious growth trajectory and real commercial impact — from early-stage R&D to full commercial production.
* You’ll operate within a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality, where scientific precision, operational excellence and sustainable thinking go hand-in-hand.
* You’ll help deliver plant-derived solutions that have applications across health, wellness, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beyond — bridging discovery science and market delivery.
Role Description
The QC Scientist will conduct analyses of plant based pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs) using GCMS and HPLC-UV instrumentation. Their testing will support the cultivation, extraction, and downstream processing performed at the GMP production site.
Job Responsibilities
* Performing testing of plant sourced molecules according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Preparation of working solutions, mobile phases and reagents.
* Documentation of work following GMP and data integrity requirements.
* Carry out routine maintenance, verification and calibration of instrumentation (GCMS, HPLC-UV, Density Meter).
* Ensuring laboratory stock and consumables are maintained to prevent delays in testing.
* Participating in internal audits and supporting regulatory inspections as needed.
* Involvement in data review and process improvement/optimization.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA and production.
Desired Experience and Skills
* A degree in Chemistry (or a related subject), and/or relevant laboratory experience.
* Experience in working in compliance with quality regulations, ideally GMP.
* Understanding of safe laboratory practices: COSHH, risk assessments, PPE etc.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to problem-solve analytical issues.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
* Willingness to learn and contribute to the development of new procedures
Application Deadline: 5th February.
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Applicants must possess a valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
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