Associate Principle Analytical Scientist (R&D)

Location: Cardiff, UK

Contract: Permanent

Company Benefits: 25 days holidays (increases with tenure) + private medical cover + life cover + pension scheme options + volunteering days + other enhanced company benefits.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of chemical research and development? Do you have a passion for science and a knack for solving complex problems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Analytical Projects: Take the helm as the Analytical Lead on customer projects, ensuring top-notch quality, integrity, and scientific excellence while building strong customer relationships.
• Innovate and Integrate: Develop and integrate new capabilities using your foundational knowledge and the latest industry and academic advancements to enhance the business’ scientific offerings.
• Method Development: Create and validate innovative analytical methods for small molecule intermediates, APIs, and drug products (such as LC/GC-MS), delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with other teams to tackle analytical challenges and troubleshoot instruments, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Digital Tools: Leverage digital tools to provide rapid and efficient process understanding for clients.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead initiatives to advance the analytical team’s expertise in advanced methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level scientists.
• Safety Standards: Champion strong safety standards in the laboratory, ensuring compliance and acting as a role model.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Educational Background: MSc minimum in Chemistry (or related subject) required; PhD is preferred.
• Analytical Expertise: Extensive work experience (ideally 8-10 years) in analytical science with proven expertise in the development of pharmaceutical products or related chemical industries.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in developing robust methods using NMR, HPLC, GC, MS, and other techniques for API and DP analysis. Experience with chromatographic data systems from Agilent, Waters, Thermo, Shimadzu, etc.
• Scientific Communication: Ability to write clear, concise reports from complex data and communicate effectively in technical language with scientific peers and customers.
• Additional Skills: Knowledge of synthetic chemistry, physical organic chemistry, and/or catalysis is preferred. Strong data management and visualization skills are essential.
• Standards and Safety: Good understanding of applicable standards and HSSE principles.

Person Specification:

• Passionate Scientist: Your enthusiasm for science can drive your contributions to the team’s success.
• Self-Motivated: Focused on achieving demanding project objectives with a results-oriented mindset.
• Creative and Eager to Learn: Always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Mentor and Leader: Capable of mentoring and developing team members while maintaining a strong level of integrity.
• Effective Communicator: Proficient in both written and verbal communication, able to advocate for your opinions while collaborating effectively with others.
• Decision Maker: Confident in making decisions that support the business with integrity.
• Emotionally Intelligent: High levels of personal awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling you to empathize with others and work collaboratively.
• Committed to Development: Dedicated to continuous self-improvement and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Apply today and send in your CV to be considered for this great opportunity!