Analytical Scientist /Analytical Development Scientist

Analytical Scientist /Analytical Development Scientist

Alderley Park, Cheshire

Are you an analytical scientist with experience in formulation sample analysis looking for your next role in contract research? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

As part of Gentronix's success and continued expansion, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our most newly formed teams. We are looking for a talented individual with HPLC-UV experience to perform the method development, validation and dose formulation analysis phase of our genetic toxicology studies.

About us

Gentronix is located at Alderley Park in the north-west UK. We are committed to helping our clients develop safer chemicals and medicines, using innovative screening platforms as well as GLP regulatory tests to detect hazard, understand mode-of-action, and help manage risk.

Comprising a team of over 60 employees with a range of experiences from within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and CRO industries, our team has extensive expertise in the fields of genetic and skin/ocular toxicology. Our ambition is to become the leading provider of predictive and preclinical toxicology products and services across various industry sectors.

Your role

Reporting to the Principal Scientist, you will be performing method development, validation and sample analysis across a wide range of test items spanning pharma, agrochemical and other chemical industries. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure that client studies are conducted to the highest standards and our excellent customer relationships are maintained.

Specifically you will

• Develop analytical methods and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Perform validation and test formulation analysis according to GLP.
• Report analytical work within Gentronix, liaising with study directors and Quality Assurance.
• Identify and report out of specifications and deviations from study plan.
• Perform laboratory investigations and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Author and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Coach and support the development of junior team members.
• Maintain an awareness of current scientific and regulatory developments impacting the conduct and interpretation of analytical studies and all genetic toxicology studies with an analytical component.

About you

To join us as an Analytical Scientist, you will need:

• An HNC (Higher National Certificate) or a BSc degree in a relevant field of analytical sciences.
• Experience in the use of Empower or other Chromatographic Data Systems.
• Ideally 2 years of experience working in a GLP or GMP environment.
• Experience in the use and troubleshooting of HPLC-UV instruments for dose formulation analysis, Quality Control batch release, stability studies or similar.
• A desire to learn or perform method development and validation activities including study plan and report writing.
• A sound understanding of the principles of analytical science, regulatory test guidelines and their interpretation. Most importantly, you will be able to demonstrate a clear enthusiasm for the application of these in the development of safer chemicals and medicines.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable and competent in presenting scientific data and methodologies to both expert and lay audiences.
• A desire to be a strong team player and have excellent attention to detail.
• A passion for improving processes, assisting in training team members, and sharing knowledge and experience.

Gentronix is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.