Senior Scientist

Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship for this role. Hours: 39 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:15 (4 days), 09:00 - 17:30 (1 day) Purpose of the post We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scientist, Gas Chromatography (GC) Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership within our GMP-regulated Biopharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory. Acting as the department's recognised GC specialist, you will support the delivery of high-quality analytical testing services, lead complex scientific investigations, and drive excellence across method development, validation, troubleshooting, compliance, and continuous improvement activities. Key Responsibilities - Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for Gas Chromatography across the Chemistry department. - Perform and oversee complex analytical testing to support biopharmaceutical products and projects within a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. - Lead and support method development, validation, verification, transfer, and optimisation activities. - Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting expertise, and scientific support for chromatographic methods and instrumentation. - Conduct technical reviews, data reviews, and batch audits to ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements. - Lead root cause investigations, quality risk assessments, CAPAs, change controls, and other quality-related activities. - Develop, review, and approve analytical procedures, protocols, reports, and controlled GMP documentation. - Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical discussions, project support, audit participation, and inter-company collaboration. - Support regulatory inspections, client audits, self-inspections, continuous improvement initiatives, and the delivery of technical training across the department. - Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. - Extensive experience within a GMP or GLP-regulated laboratory environment, with significant expertise in Gas Chromatography. - Strong knowledge of chromatographic method development, validation, transfer, verification, and troubleshooting. - Experience working with pharmacopoeial methods and requirements (USP, EP, BP, JP or equivalent). - Excellent understanding of GMP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements. - Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. - Ability to build effective client relationships and provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training.