CareerPlan

Chemical Development Trace Analysis Scientist

Macclesfield, England, gbFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Based in United KingdomNo visa sponsorship

Core

Develop, optimize, and validate advanced trace analysis methods using LC-MS and Orbitrap technologies to detect and quantify trace-level small molecules in raw materials, intermediates, and drug substances.

Role type

Senior IC analytical scientist (trace analysis)

Builds

High-quality analytical data and validated methods for pharmaceutical clients

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry + analytical chemistry

Required skills

LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, GC-HRMS, LC-HRMS, NMR, IC, ICP-MS, GMP compliance, method development, validation protocols, data interpretation, troubleshooting

Preferred skills

NMR, IC, ICP-MS experience, organic chemistry foundation

Technologies

LC-MS, Orbitrap, GC-MS, GC-HRMS, LC-HRMS, NMR, IC, ICP-MS, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Develop and validate trace analysis methods, provide technical expertise on mutagenic impurities and nitrosamines, perform complex analytical investigations, author and review analytical documentation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC