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Senior Scientist

Livingston, Scotland, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Senior Scientist and Gas Chromatography (GC) Subject Matter Expert leading technical operations in a GMP-regulated Biopharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemistry / GMP)

Builds

High-quality analytical testing services and validated methods for biopharmaceutical products.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Analytical Chemistry / GMP

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Gas Chromatography expertise, GMP/GLP compliance, method development and validation, pharmacopoeial standards (USP/EP/BP/JP), root cause analysis, CAPA management, technical leadership, regulatory inspection support

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Gas Chromatography instruments, GMP documentation systems

Responsibilities

Lead complex analytical testing and method development/validation; Conduct technical reviews, data audits, and batch audits; Lead root cause investigations and quality risk assessments; Develop and approve analytical procedures and GMP documentation; Provide technical guidance and training to the department; Support regulatory inspections and client audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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