Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

3 weeks ago


Hoddesdon, United Kingdom Pharmaron Full time

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

**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.

We are based in Hertfordshire, in the town of Hoddesdon. The Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery team, and a newly formed Formulation Development department. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulation development and process chemistry. 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 other 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 40 fume hoods, we are looking for an Associate Principal Scientist 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 in our modern Hoddesdon site
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes

**Requirements**:

- BSc or 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.

You have a background in Analytical Chemistry combined with expert knowledge of HPLC and potentially GC, SFC, or other analytical methodologies utilized to characterize APIs. The role is to lead the analytical support of chemistry projects; report data back to Clients in team meetings, develop and validate analytical methods, provide expert advice in the characterization of Starting Materials, Intermediates and APIs and collaborates effectively with Process Chemistry colleagues.

**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

**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 10,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering end-to-end



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