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.
About Pharmaron
Come and join a cutting-edge company that tackles the toughest scientific challenges for the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
At our company, we are passionate about advancing science and delivering solutions for our clients. We operate with ethics, integrity and professionalism. We work as a team and empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Our Hoddesdon campus in Hertfordshire is a hub of innovation and excellence. It has over 5,000m2 of premier R&D space, including state-of-the-art GMP facilities for API, formulation and process chemistry. Our Analytical Chemistry team provides vital support to our chemistry functions and science partners with advanced analytical solutions. We have recently expanded our capacity with a new laboratory containing 40 fume hoods. We are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist with expertise in Analytical Chemistry to join our growing team.
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
- We offer state of the art working environment in our modern Hoddesdon 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 of Chemistry.
- 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.
Founded in 2004, Pharmaron is a cutting-edge, fully integrated pharmaceutical R&D service platform supporting the life science industry. The company has invested in its people and facilities and established its comprehensive service offerings throughout the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. With operations in China, the US and the UK staffed by more than 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering end-to-end R&D solutions to its partners globally and enabling them to accelerate their novel drug discovery and development process.