Senior Anaytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist £c54k prorate Hampshire, TEMP ABJ6721 TEMP - ONSITE - 29.71/hr PAYE 35hr wk Duration: 8 months (mid-March 2027) An exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join a leading analytical research team focused on developing innovative analytical capabilities to support product development, scientific research, and regulatory requirements. As an experienced analytical chemist with LC-MS or GC-MS will play a key part in the development and application of advanced analytical methodologies, delivering high-quality scientific data to support innovation, product understanding, competitor analysis, and regulatory submissions. As an experienced analytical chemist, you will possess strong expertise in advanced instrumental analysis, method development, non-targeted screening techniques, and complex data interpretation. Key Responsibilities * Plan, execute, and deliver analytical research projects, ensuring the generation of high-quality, scientifically robust data. * Develop and implement innovative analytical methodologies to support product development, scientific research, and regulatory activities. * Lead and contribute to method development, optimisation, validation, and transfer activities within a quality-controlled laboratory environment. * Apply advanced analytical techniques LC-MS OR GC-MS, HRMS to investigate complex chemical matrices and generate meaningful scientific insights. * Conduct targeted and non-targeted analytical investigations using state-of-the-art instrumentation and data processing tools. * Ensure analytical data meets defined quality standards and is delivered in a timely and fit-for-purpose manner. * Collaborate with cross-functional scientific, technical, and commercial teams to develop analytical solutions and support business objectives. * Build and maintain productive relationships with external laboratories, suppliers, academic institutions, and scientific collaborators. * Monitor developments in analytical science and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. * Prepare and deliver technical reports, scientific presentations, publications, and conference materials. Experience & Skills Required * Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, * Experience within an analytical laboratory, research, or product development environment. * Extensive hands-on experience using advanced analytical instrumentation, including techniques such as: * LC-MS, GC-MS, High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) * Strong expertise in analytical method development, optimisation, validation, and troubleshooting. * Experience working with complex chemical matrices and trace-level compound analysis. * Proven experience conducting non-targeted screening studies and advanced data interpretation. * Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and regulated laboratory environments, including ISO 17025 and/or GxP standards. * Experience processing, analysing, and interpreting large analytical datasets. Desirable 1. Experience with high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry. 2. Knowledge of automated analytical data processing platforms. 3. Experience with Python programming, data science, or statistical analysis tools. Full Time. TEMP To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or apply for ABJ6721 to