Job Introduction
Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical Chemistry
As an Associate Principal Scientist, you will apply your analytical chemistry skills and your proficiency in HPLC and other analytical techniques to characterize APIs, intermediates, and starting materials. You will be involved in the full analytical workflow, from developing and validating analytical methods, to providing analytical support and guidance to chemistry projects, to reporting data and findings to clients in team meetings. You will also collaborate effectively with process chemistry colleagues and demonstrate good problem-solving and organizational skills. This is a rewarding role for an analytical chemist who is passionate about working on challenging and innovative projects with high standards of quality and professionalism.
At Pharmaron, we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Developing, troubleshooting and validating HPLC and other analytical methods.
- Leading analytical project teams working to tight deadlines.
- Planning their and other peoples work and prioritising as necessary with the minimum level of supervision.
- Implement new analytical techniques to support projects.
- Ability to solve multiple complex scientific problems.
- Able to work effectively in a GMP laboratory.
- Present and communicate clearly and effectively with clients.
- Lead and mentor other more junior members of staff.
Requirements:
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline with several years’ experience in an Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
- An expert in troubleshooting and developing HPLC methods or other separation techniques such as SFC and/or GC.
- In-depth, hands-on expertise and up-to-date knowledge of other analytical methodologies.
- Clear understanding of the drug development process.
- Ability to lead projects and mentor or supervise junior members of the department.
- Strong scientific record of accomplishment.
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
Pharmaron Hoddesdon campus consists of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a conference area, canteen, carparking and onsite GYM facilities. The chemistry research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Material Sciences and Drug Discovery teams. A Product Development team is also collocated on site together with a DMPK team. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Product Development (FD) and Analytical Chemistry (AC). We offer our employees a highly supportive team-work environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
The Analytical Chemistry (AC) Team at the Hoddesdon site supports the chemistry functions and our science partners with advanced analytical solutions that help deliver our clients’ programmes and ultimately progress medicines to the market. Having recently undergone a period of growth and expansion with the construction of a new laboratory containing over 50 fume hoods, we are looking for Senior Analytical Scientists with a background in Analytical Chemistry.
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- We offer state of the art working environment on site.
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a Chemistry professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
- To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.