Analytical Research and Development Scientist

Rosemontpharma; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Analytical Research & Development Scientist to develop and validate analytical methods for drug products. The ideal candidate will conduct testing, prepare documentation for compliance, and engage in cross-functional teams to resolve analytical problems. A degree in a laboratory-based science and proven experience with analytical instruments are required, along with strong documentation and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods for drug product release.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing on formulations for stability assessment.
• Create product specifications and process documentation.
• Prepare validation reports and support regulatory submissions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and technical discussions.
• Investigate and resolve analytical problems and maintain documentation.

Skills

Proven experience with analytical instruments

Ability to work independently

High-quality documentation skills

Ability to interpret data

Education

Degree in a laboratory-based science

GCSE grade A–C in Mathematics and English

Job description

Analytical Research & Development Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop, validate and transfer analytical methods (including dissolution methodology) that will adequately determine the necessary product characteristics that will eventually be required to release drug product and to monitor the storage stability of new products.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing on prototype formulations to assess stability and assign provisional shelf life, ensuring full compliance with GLP and, where applicable, GMP requirements for documentation and review.
• Create and review product specifications, analytical methods, and process documentation, recommending improvements as new technologies and techniques emerge.
• Prepare and review validation reports, analytical methods, COSHH assessments, SOPs/WRKs, and scientific protocols, ensuring documentation meets company and regulatory standards, and support regulatory submissions (CTD Module 3) by generating data and responses for regulatory RFIs.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams, leading technical discussions, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships, promoting departmental objectives, and staying current with scientific advancements to ensure products, processes, and analytical methodologies reflect best practice.
• Successfully investigate and resolve moderately complex analytical problems, project issues and deviations. Accurately maintain all related documentation in compliance with written procedures.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• A degree in a laboratory‑based science (or equivalent).
• Minimum GCSE grade A–C (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
• Proven experience with a range of analytical instruments and software used for physical and chemical analysis.
• Ability to work independently across multiple concurrent projects and develop testing plans that significantly enhance product understanding.
• Ability to maintain high‑quality documentation, interpret data effectively, and prepare technical reports as required.
• Ability to develop, document, and execute analyses or experiments of moderate complexity.