Chemistry Analyst (Permanent)

Permanent  32,000 - £60,000 (Salary based on experience) ASAP Sai Life Sciences is the fastest growing Indian Contract Research & Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO). It works with innovator biotech and pharmaceutical companies globally to accelerate their discovery, development and commercialisation of small molecules for a healthier tomorrow. With more than 3000 staff globally, R&D facilities in Boston, Manchester & Hyderabad, and large-scale commercial manufacturing in Bidar, India, Sai today works with 18 of the top 25 pharma companies globally, as well as many leading smaller biotechs. In 2020, the company opened its centre of excellence for process chemistry and analytical development at the Alderley Park Science Park in Manchester. The site today has 60 multi-disciplinary scientists (chemists, analysts and engineers). On December 18, 2024, Sai Life Sciences was listed in the Indian Stock Exchange (Ticker: SAILIFE) following an IPO that was oversubscribed by 10 times. Non-GMP manufacture of kg quantities of intermediates and APIs is currently possible within our bespoke Scaleup laboratory facility and a new GMP Kilo-lab facility was brought online in 2023 capable of kg quantities of GMP API suitable for early phase clinical studies. This role is a great opportunity to execute/lead analytical projects, across a diverse portfolio in both the UK and India. You will also get to work closely with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies on their most important programs. Occasional travel, domestic and international to India is optional. To support chemistry projects, through state-of-the-art analytical lab-based work, develop, validate and carry out technical transfer of analytical methods globally and release analysis (GMP and non-GMP). · o Lead and guide the analytical development and delivery on complex chemistry projects as part of multidisciplinary teams and provide analytical expert advice to Process Chemistry colleagues. Higher or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related scientific discipline. · A background in Analytical Chemistry combined with demonstrated in-depth, hands-on expertise in LC/GC and experience of other analytical methodologies utilised to characterise APIs, intermediates and raw materials. · Strong scientific track record. · o Experience in regulatory requirements for the development and validation of LC/GC methods for content and the separation of impurities and degradation products in APIs including trace level analysis. o Analytical project leadership experience. Understanding of GMP quality standards. · Experience in contracting analytical testing with third parties and leading communications with customers. Planning and executing analytical work to meet project timelines with minimal supervision. · Working within multi-functional project teams operating to tight deadlines. · Able to work effectively to GMP quality standards. · o Lead the analytical aspects of projects both at Alderley Park and with analysts in India. o Lead a team of analysts to plan, supervise and execute analytical work to meet project timelines Learning agility in the utilisation of new techniques to support projects. · Ability to solve complex scientific problems. · both verbal and written with the ability to accurately detail laboratory experimentation in an electronic notebook and write clear and concise project reports and slides as required. · Experience in the use of IT packages such as Word and Excel, as well as in Analytical Data systems such as Empower 3 or UNIFI. A competitive Salary and Benefits package including company pension, health and life insurance, minimum 25 days holiday per year and enhanced family leave. · Work in a state-of-the-art facility on one of the country's leading Biotech & Life Science Parks. · Flexible working hours and conditions to suit the right candidate. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please note that Sai Life Sciences Ltd is currently unable to sponsor the visas for any candidates for the above role.