Senior Analytical Chemist

Company: Talentmark
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Location: Livingston
Job Description:

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a Pharmaceutical Services Company in Central Belt Scotland.

This is a permanent role with Mon-Fri day time working hours and is site based.

The Role:

You will undertake chemistry analysis working to cGMP and be responsible for supporting aspects of method development and validation when required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform analysis of pharmaceuticals, raw materials, and intermediates to cGMP.
  • Ensure that all protocols are checked and approved prior to undertaking development/validation exercises
  • Perform peer review of analytical data.
  • Report all experimental undertakings, results and conclusions where required in standard format in line with SOP’s/standard ways of working and provide regular updates to leadership and clients.
  • Troubleshoot analytical problems and ensure equipment is maintained and clean and in good working order.
  • Undertake root cause analysis and define CAPA actions.
  • Provide training to team members when necessary.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior laboratory personnel.
  • Produce Risk and COSHH assessments.

Your Background:

  • Educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related field.
  • Strong Analytical Chemistry laboratory skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge/experience of chromatography techniques (HPLC/GC), Waters Empower or equivalent CDS experience or compendial testing.
  • Experience of working to cGMP.
  • Knowledge of QPulse QMS would be beneficial.
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication and documentation skills.

Apply:

It is essential all applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 192 511 in all correspondence.

Posted: July 5th, 2026