Senior Development Analyst
2 days ago
Morden
Senior Development Analyst Circa £50-55k Morden, UK Office-based with some flexibility Permanent We are looking for an experienced and technically accomplished Senior Development Analyst to join a highly respected organisation specialising in high-precision gas and chemical analysis. This is a critical leadership role, ensuring scientific integrity, quality compliance, and technical excellence across accredited laboratory operations. As a key member of the Morden leadership team, you will oversee analytical, quality and certification processes for complex and high-value products, ensuring full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17034, and GMP standards. You’ll act as a UKAS Approved Signatory, providing expert technical direction, leading audits, maintaining accreditation, and driving analytical innovation within a highly regulated environment. This is a superb opportunity for a chemistry professional with deep technical expertise and experience working in accredited laboratory environments, looking to take on a senior, highly visible role within a global engineering and scientific organisation. Key Responsibilities • Act as UKAS Deputy Head of Laboratory and Quality Controller, ensuring all accredited products meet ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034 standards., • Lead internal audits, oversee accreditation documentation, and support external audits with agencies such as UKAS and MHRA., • Provide technical oversight and direction to laboratory analysts, ensuring data integrity, method validation, and compliance with quality systems., • Support the development and implementation of new analytical methods and high-accuracy calibration products., • Conduct staff training, competence assessments, and succession planning within the analytical team., • Oversee equipment lifecycle management including CAPEX justification, validation, and commissioning of new analytical technologies., • Contribute to continuous improvement, scientific innovation, and productivity initiatives across the Morden branch., • Degree in Chemistry (or related discipline) with substantial analytical and laboratory management experience., • Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 17034, and GMP compliance requirements., • Qualified UKAS auditor with a proven background in establishing and maintaining accredited systems., • Skilled in advanced analytical techniques (e.g. FTIR, ethanol/air analysis) and statistical methods including measurement uncertainty., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels., • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving ability within technical environments. What You’ll Get in Return • Salary up to £55000, depending on experience, • Comprehensive training and professional development support, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Excellent pension and benefits package, • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the ongoing technical advancement of a world-class analytical facility Interested? Please submit your CV to Ryan Gladding at DCS Recruitment 07580 532 506 DCS Recruitment is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract, and interim recruitment services to the Engineering, Manufacturing, and High Technology sectors.