CareerPlan

Qualitative Mass Spectrometry Specialist

Macclesfield, England, gbFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Based in United KingdomNo visa sponsorship

Core

Perform structural elucidation and impurity characterisation of small molecule APIs using advanced mass spectrometry to support regulatory submissions and process control.

Role type

Senior IC analytical scientist (mass spectrometry)

Builds

Structural elucidation data and impurity profiles for drug substance development

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry, analytical chemistry

Required skills

Mass spectrometry instrumentation expertise, structural elucidation, impurity characterization, regulatory compliance (GLP/cGMP), data interpretation, problem-solving

Preferred skills

PhD in Mass Spectrometry or related discipline, experience with drug-linkers and emerging modalities, publication history, external collaboration

Technologies

Mass spectrometry platforms, analytical software

Responsibilities

Apply advanced MS techniques to investigate low-level impurities, contribute to lab capability expansion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure SHE and quality standard compliance

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC