Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist

Mundipharma

Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Team

This role sits within the Analytical Services section of the Quality Department laboratories. The team provides high-quality scientific and analytical expertise across a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms, supporting product lifecycle management, continuous improvement initiatives, and global competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure analytical excellence, regulatory compliance and timely project delivery.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality scientific and analytical expertise for a range of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Execute laboratory activities supporting process and product improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to technical projects, including analytical method development support, method validation and analytical method transfers between laboratories.
• Support the development and execution of analytical validation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards within agreed timelines.
• Participate in analytical investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Accurately record, evaluate and present analytical data generated internally and by third parties.
• Apply scientific knowledge to interpret results and propose practical, innovative solutions.
• Ensure Quality Management System processes, including Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs and Quality Risk Management activities, are progressed and documented appropriately.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance product competitiveness in global markets.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical analytical laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and validation principles.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical quality control and analytical services.
• Experience supporting method validation and/or analytical method transfers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent documentation practices.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.