R&D Analytical Scientist

R&D Analytical Scientist

West Yorkshire

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation who are seeking an Analytical Scientist to join their Research and Development (R&D) department. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement in analytical development within a GMP-regulated environment, contributing to product quality, stability and regulatory compliance.

The responsibilities of the Analytical Scientist will be:

• Develop, validate and transfer analytical methods (including dissolution) to support product release and stability testing in compliance with GMP/ GLP standards.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing on formulations, assessing product quality, stability and shelf life, while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including validation reports, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot analytical challenges, implement method improvements, and contribute to improvement initiatives across R&D and QC teams.

The successful Analytical Scientist will have:

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in using a range of analytical instruments and software for physical and chemical testing, with the ability to design, execute and document complex experiments independently.

Analytical Scientist | Method Development | Method Validation | HPLC | GC | UV | Dissolution | Analytical Chemistry | QC | R&D | GMP | GLP | ICH Guidelines | Stability Testing | Laboratory Testing | Technical Documentation | SOPs | QMS | Regulatory Submissions | CAPA | OOS | Deviation | Data Integrity | Chromatography | LIMS