Senior Analytical Chemist

Overview

As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will lead analytical QA testing and method validation to ensure safety and quality of medical products. You will work within a QA-focused team to interpret data, drive investigations, and mentor analysts, contributing to continuous improvement and compliance. The role combines hands-on testing with technical leadership to uphold high laboratory standards and support regulatory readiness. This is an opportunity to shape analytical strategies in a global medical technology company committed to patient outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual bonus and pension schemes
• Flexible vacation and time off
• Private health and dental plans
• Healthcare cash plans
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working model

Responsibilities

• deputise for the Laboratory Supervisor and maintain service levels
• perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods
• conduct analytical testing using techniques such as ICP, GC, IR, UV-Vis, TOC
• maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment according to procedures
• review, interpret, approve, and report test data for compliance and trends
• support investigations of OOS/OOT results
• provide technical expertise on testing methodologies and assess potential failures impact
• prioritise workload to meet lead times and deadlines
• lead method validation, equipment validation, and change control activities
• train and mentor analysts to ensure compliant practices
• ensure laboratory activities follow safety and risk assessment controls
• own, review, and update SOPs and test methods per document control
• produce technical and scientific reports for complex work
• manage workload within defined timelines
• build relationships with stakeholders
• drive continuous improvement initiatives in the laboratory

Key requirements

• Strong experience in Quality Assurance and analytical laboratory environments
• A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a comparable scientific background
• Expertise in data analysis, trend evaluation, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with passion for solving complex analytical challenges

• communication
• collaboration
• proactivity
• ICP
• GC
• IR

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