Senior Analytical Chemist
12 days ago
Dundee
Join a Growing GMP Analytical Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and technically skilled Analytical Chemist to join a specialist GMP laboratory supporting the development and analysis of advanced pharmaceutical products. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge analytical technologies while contributing to a rapidly expanding and highly collaborative scientific environment. The Opportunity As a key member of the analytical team, you will take a leading role in the development, validation, and optimisation of analytical methods for complex pharmaceutical matrices. You will serve as a technical expert in mass spectrometry and support the ongoing growth of analytical capabilities within a regulated GMP environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead analytical method development, optimisation, and validation in line with ICH Q2(R2) guidelines, • Operate and develop methods using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS platforms, • Utilise high-resolution mass spectrometry and ICP-MS for advanced analytical investigations, • Perform analysis using UHPLC, HPLC, and GC-based techniques, • Troubleshoot complex sample matrices, including lipid-based formulations and botanical extracts, • Support equipment qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and lifecycle management, • Contribute to computerised system validation (CSV) activities, • Act as a technical lead for mass spectrometry applications and capability development, • Support regulatory submissions, inspections, and audit readiness activities About You You will bring a strong background in analytical chemistry combined with hands-on GMP laboratory experience. Essential Requirements: • MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment, • Strong expertise in LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS method development, • Experience with ICP-MS analysis, • Knowledge of ICH Q2(R2), EU GMP, and ALCOA+ principles, • Experience using industry-standard chromatography and mass spectrometry software Desirable Experience: • Pharmaceutical, cannabinoid, lipid, or botanical extract analysis, • High-resolution mass spectrometry, • Method transfer and lifecycle management activities, • Regulatory submission support