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Title: Analytical/Senior Development Scientist -> Associate Principal Scientist
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Area: Manchester
Salary: Competitive

SRG is working with a global CDMO that is rapidly expanding and looking for multiple Analytical scientists at various levels to support their API division.

We are looking for a range of scientists from Scientist, Senior Analytical Scientist and Associate Principal Scientist level to join a rapidly growing global pharmaceutical company in Manchester.

The successful candidate will be currently involved in the Non-GMP analysis of intermediates and APIs, utilising HPLC, GC and various other techniques in a development setting. Senior positions will be leading and guiding the analytical development projects, providing analytical advice to colleagues.

In order to be successful in this position, you would need to have a strong background in HPLC and GC analysis, specifically with APIs and/or small molecules within the Pharmaceutical industry. You will ideally have recent experience in other analytical methodologies such as techniques for identity or form determination (e.g. NMR, MS, IR, XRD).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Identify, develop and optimise synthetic routes to small molecule drug substances (APIs), supporting both early and late phase development.
Develop, validate and carry out Tech Transfer on analytical methods (both GMP and non-GMP)
Calibration and routine monitoring/maintenance of analytical equipment.
Support the site Quality Management System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.
Utilise a range of techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, MS, IR and XRD.
Associate Principal Scientist role: Lead and guide scientists within the analytical development team.

Skills Required:

Educated to a BSc, MSc or PhD level in a Scientific related discipline.
A background in Analytical Chemistry, with recent experience with HPLC, GC and other analytical techniques.
Essential: Recent experience with APIs and small molecule analysis.
Method Development experience highly desired.Senior position Requirements:

Experience with regulatory requirements for the development and validation of analytical methods for APIs.
Project Leadership experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different.

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