Position: Analytical Chemist – Chromatography & Solid-State Characterisation
Location: Discovery Park, Sandwich, Kent
Role: Temporary: 6-12 months with potential to be made permanent – Full or part time
A leading scientific organisation is seeking an adaptable and motivated Analytical Chemist to join their team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in a quality-regulated laboratory environment.
This organisation is home to some of the world’s best particle scientists. They understand the criticality of de-risking solid form selection, optimising particle engineering, and understanding the link between particle properties and product performance. From their state-of-the-art facilities in Sandwich, UK, they provide lab and consultancy services tailored to meet customers’ needs, timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing using HPLC/UPLC systems, including troubleshooting and method optimisation.
- Support solid-state characterisation activities (e.g., XRPD, DSC, TGA, microscopy).
- Accurately record, interpret, and report analytical data.
- Adhere to laboratory quality systems (GLP/GMP/ISO).
- Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
- Collaborate with project teams to meet analytical timelines.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn new analytical and characterisation techniques.
- Contribute to quality investigations, CAPAs, SOP revisions, and calibration oversight.
- Produce high-quality scientific reports.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues.
Key Requirements
- Practical laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, with independent capability in chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for analytical instrumentation and methods.
- Ability to perform or rapidly learn solid-state characterisation techniques.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and scientific communication skills.
- Awareness and experience with regulated laboratory quality systems (GLP/GMP/ISO).
- Ability to plan and manage workload independently, with excellent organisational skills.
- Willingness to mentor, train, and collaborate with colleagues.
- Experience with method development, optimisation, or validation is desirable.
- Involvement in quality oversight, audit preparation, or implementation of new analytical techniques/equipment is advantageous.
If you are interested in developing your career in a dynamic laboratory environment and meet the above criteria, please apply with your CV in word or reach out to paige.keenan@srgtalent.com for more information.