SRG are looking for a Senior Analytical Development Scientist for a 12 month contract (possibility to be made permanent) with our client who are a global manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. This is an exciting and challenging role and a chance to join a company who are displaying continued success in their field.
This is a key role within the team where you will be helping and assisting the team with technical problem solving.
The Role:
* Responsibility for team workload and leading team and individual meetings
* Ensuring all analytical work (method transfer/development, formulation support, method validation, technical batch stability, etc) is performed and reported within agreed timelines
* Carrying out complex, technical problem solving and trouble-shooting
* Providing support for other members of the team
* Reviewing routine analytical data generated by colleagues within the Analytical Development group
* Liaising with other departments internally as well as clients and customers
* Take ownership of lab equipment responsibilities and interact with suppliers
* Author reports, SOPs and other process documentation as required
* Work within regulatory guidelines
Requirements:
* Educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant science related discipline
* Strong technical skills in analytical methods including HPLC as an essential requirement
* Experience within a similar laboratory environment, ideally a CDMO or CMO
* Prior experience of working in a fast-paced environment where you are used to thinking on your feet
* Experience of liaising with external stakeholders and customers would be beneficial
* Previous supervisory experience or leading a small team would be useful
* Understanding of working in a regulated environment
* Must be able to demonstrate organisational skills and technical knowledge
* Strong communication skills
Benefits:
The client offer a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent pension, health insurance and additional lifestyle benefits among others.