Senior Analytical Chemist

Senior Analytical Chemist £c54k prorateHampshire, TEMP ABJ6721TEMP- ONSITE- 29.71/hr PAYE 35hr wkDuration: 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.Desirablev Experience with high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry.v Knowledge of automated analytical data processing platforms.v Experience with Python programming, data science, or statistical analysis tools.Full Time. TEMP To Apply : Please contact Alison Basson on 0203 909 3782 / 07814547440 or apply for ABJ6721 toTPBN1_UKTJ