Mantell Associates are proudly partnered with a Globally recognised CDMO in their search for a Principal Analyst (Spectroscopy) to join their team.
Principal Analyst (Spectroscopy) - Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage spectroscopy-based analytical methods (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, MS) to support drug development, including early-phase clinical trials to commercial production.
* Provide strategic technical expertise for spectroscopy in both routine and complex analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
* Oversee method development, validation, and transfer to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to spectroscopic instrumentation and data interpretation, ensuring the highest levels of quality control.
* Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts, offering training on advanced spectroscopy techniques, instrument maintenance, and data analysis.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality control, and regulatory affairs, to ensure timely and efficient project progression.
* Review and interpret analytical data, preparing clear, concise reports to present findings to both internal teams and clients.
* Ensure compliance with GMP and GLP standards, maintaining meticulous documentation of analytical processes, results, and deviations.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in spectroscopy and analytical techniques to ensure the department remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the spectroscopy department, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
Principal Analyst (Spectroscopy) - Requirements:
* 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes, grades A-C, including Mathematics and English Language or leaving certificate
* Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience
* Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience
* Previous relevant laboratory experience & in a GMP/GLP environment
* Experience in method development and/or validation
* Experience of MS analysis of peptides and proteins as well as small molecules
* Demonstrated hands on experience in one or more of the following MS techniques in an industrial environment; LC-MSn, GC-MSn
* Experience of structure elucidation and quantitative analysis using MS
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.