Laboratory Analyst - Pharma Services

Almac Sciences; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical services provider based in Northern Ireland is looking for a Pharma Services Analyst. The role involves providing support in pharmaceutical development and analytical functions, alongside other operational responsibilities. Candidates should possess a B.Sc. in Chemistry or a Life Science subject, as well as laboratory experience. This position comes with numerous growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment and offers a competitive salary with a flexible shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK or a valid work permit.
• B.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry or Life Science.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in pharmaceutical development and analytical support.
• Assist in the manufacture and packaging of drug products.
• Participate in product launch and distribution services.

Skills

Strong Scientific Knowledge

Laboratory Skills

Team Work

Proactive Approach

Flexible and Hardworking

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or a Life Science subject

Tools

UV

IR

KF

HPLC

GC

Dissolution Analysis

Job description

Almac Pharma Services is an FDA and MHRA approved outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Our Analysts provide support to the following services we offer:

• Pharmaceutical Development offering a range of product development services including pre‑formulation development, formulation development, clinical manufacture, process optimisation andзвк analytical support.
• Commercial Manufacture and Packaging specialising in the manufacture and primary packaging of solid, oral dosage forms (Tablets, Capsules and Powders) and customised secondary packaging for all drug products including cytotoxic and biologics.
• Product Launch and Distribution Services providing end‑to‑end management of drug product supply to the European marketplace.

Pharma Services Analyst

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

The Role

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, operating within a challenging industry you government's benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the Almac group.

We are recruiting for the following positions:

• Quality Control Analyst
• Analytical Support Analyst

We are recruiting for a number of positions across a range of shift patterns including day, evening, and continental shift patterns. Further information will be discussed at interview.

Candidate Criteria

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Have eligibility to work in the UK or possess a valid work permit (at time of application) that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK.

Essential Criteria

• B.Sc. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Life Science subject.

Desirable Criteria

• B.Sc. (or equivalent) contains a significant portion of Chemistry.
• Experience working within a laboratory environment.
• Experience in analytical techniques (UV, IR, KF, HPLC, GC and dissolution analysis).
• Previous experience with analytical method transfer and validation.

Key Skills Desired

• Strong Scientific Knowledge.
• Laboratory Skills
• Team Work
• Proactive Approach
• Flexible and Hardworking
• Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis and a merit list will be compiled for current and future vacancies. Please ensure that your CV fully reflects the criteria required for the role or you may not be shortlisted.

Closing Date

Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 5:00pm