Senior Analytical Chemist
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£30k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland.
This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.
The Role:
You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises
Perform peer review of analytical data.
Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions where required in standard format in line with SOP’s/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
Provide training to team members when necessary.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.
Your Background:
Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
Experience of working to cGMP.
Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence
This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.
The Role:
You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises
Perform peer review of analytical data.
Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions where required in standard format in line with SOP’s/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
Provide training to team members when necessary.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.
Your Background:
Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
Experience of working to cGMP.
Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence
Reference: 225279052
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Senior Analytical Chemist
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
£30k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland.
This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.
The Role:
You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises
Perform peer review of analytical data.
Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions where required in standard format in line with SOP’s/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
Provide training to team members when necessary.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.
Your Background:
Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
Experience of working to cGMP.
Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence
This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.
The Role:
You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises
Perform peer review of analytical data.
Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions where required in standard format in line with SOP’s/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
Provide training to team members when necessary.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.
Your Background:
Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
Experience of working to cGMP.
Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.
Apply:
It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence
Reference: 225279052
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