Analytical Chemist

Job Introduction

Analytical Chemist

Rushden

Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 sites across the UK, US and China, and we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We’re proud of the impact we make—just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers.

As an Analytical Chemist at Pharmaron’s Rushden site, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality analytical services within a regulated laboratory environment. This hands-on role involves supporting stability studies, performing routine and non-routine analyses, and maintaining compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. You will work closely with senior analysts and technical specialists, gaining exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques including chromatography, particle size distribution, and spectrometry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their expertise in a collaborative and technically driven team.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform analytical testing using techniques such as HPLC and other chromatographic methods under GLP/GMP conditions.
• Support stability studies by preparing samples, running analyses, and assisting with data interpretation and documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments, ensuring readiness for testing and compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior team members to troubleshoot analytical issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assist in writing technical reports and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Work within a structured QC team, contributing to shared goals and supporting cross-functional projects.
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Practical experience in a regulated laboratory environment, ideally within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
• Familiarity with GLP and GMP standards and their application in analytical testing.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography techniques, particularly HPLC.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality data.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in additional techniques such as PSD, NMR, and mass spectrometry.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to contribute to technical challenges.
  
  
  

What You'll Need

• A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Some experience working in a laboratory setting, either through industry placement, academic research, or previous employment.
• Basic understanding of analytical techniques and regulatory compliance.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
  
  

Our Company:

“We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment on site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as Quality Control professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
  
  
  

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.