Analytical Expert

**About the Analytical Expert role**:
Due to a significant investment, CatSci is expanding its capabilities into the oligonucleotide space as innovative technology offering new therapeutic opportunities to treat previously unmet patients' needs. Our investment will further accelerate the development and manufacture of these complex molecules.

We are now looking to appoint a new member to join our Analytical Team based in Cardiff and support their work in method development and validation on various pharmaceutical projects, with a focus on oligonucleotide capabilities. You will demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive experience and understanding of analytical techniques, including but not limited to UPLC/HPLC, GC and LC-MS. As Analytical Expert, you will demonstrate a broad understanding of analytical development gained in an industrial setting.

**About CatSci Ltd**:
We are an award-winning, fast-growing and agile innovation partner with a proven track record in developing economically and environmentally sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Our team leverages its extensive knowledge and refined workflows based on world-leading approaches that have evolved over years of experience with large pharma. This allows us to deliver complex projects on time and to the requisite quality. In 2020, we created a network of trusted partners across the pharmaceutical supply chain to offer strategic value to our customers throughout the journey from molecule to medicine.

At CatSci, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where all our employees can flourish. As part of our team, you'll thrive on a culture of continuous improvement and always be encouraged to be the best version of yourself. We hire great people from various backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it strengthens our company.

**Your Impact as Analytical Expert**:

- Acting as the Analytical Lead on customer projects, taking personal responsibility for the quality, integrity, communication, and delivery of science on your projects, and maintaining solid operational relationships with customers
- Development of analytical methods for small molecule APIs and oligonucleotides (such as LC-MS) and novel solutions that accelerate PR&D to meet customer expectations and timelines
- Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting working as one team with other members of the PR&D group
- Application of digital tools and approaches to deliver fast and efficient process understanding for our clients

**Requirements for **Analytical Expert**:

- Proven ability to develop scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis using LC-MS, and other related techniques
- Broad experience in analytical science with expertise in a field applied to the development of pharmaceutical products
- The ability to recognise atypical data in chromatographic and spectroscopic results and the talent to resolve those issues
- Well-developed data management and visualisation skills
- An appreciation of, or expertise in, GMP and/or oligonucleotides would be advantageous

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience + negotiable)
- 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday + 2 charity days
- Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Company's pension
- Wellbeing Program
- Death in service cover
- Learning and Development opportunities
- As an equal opportunities employer, we will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments in order to attend/ perform in the interview, please do not hesitate to let us know.