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Scientist - Analytical and Purification Sciences

Cambridge, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and optimize chromatographic methodologies and deliver high-quality analytical/purification data to advance small molecule drug discovery programs.

Role type

Senior IC analytical and purification scientist

Builds

Analytical and purification workflows for small molecules

Domain

Life sciences / Drug discovery

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

UPLC/HPLC/SFC/NMR/mass spectrometry expertise, automated purification (achiral/chiral), method development, chromatographic optimization, AI/ML integration in lab workflows, instrumentation troubleshooting, scaling analytical to preparative methods

Preferred skills

MassLynx/ChemStation/Chromscope/Trilution software, mentoring junior scientists

Technologies

UPLC, HPLC, SFC, NMR, mass spectrometry, AI, machine learning, automation

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize chromatographic methodologies for complex molecules, apply expertise across UPLC/HPLC/SFC/NMR/mass spectrometry to solve analytical problems, drive integration of AI/ML and automation in lab workflows, mentor and supervise junior colleagues, troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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