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CatSci Ltd Associate Principal Analytical Scientist in Cardiff, United Kingdom
CatSci Ltd, based in Cardiff, UK, is an expert service provider to the chemical research, development and manufacturing industries, specialising in process research and development for manufacturing drug substance and other high value materials. CatSci Ltd has extensive knowledge and expertise in a wide range of chemistry from discovery support through to full-scale manufacturing and life-cycle management.
Location: Cardiff, UK
Reports to: Analytical Team Leader
Contract: Permanent
Compensation: £46,000 - £54,000
Company Benefits: 25 days holidays (increases with tenure) + private medical cover + life cover + pension scheme options + volunteering days + other enhanced company benefits.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Reporting directly to the Analytical Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the Analytical Lead on customer projects, taking personal responsibility for the quality, integrity, communication, and delivery of science on your projects, and maintaining strong relationships with customers
Developing and integrating new capabilities from your first principle knowledge and the latest industry and academic thinking to advance the scientific capabilities deployed for our customers.
Development and validation of analytical methods for small molecule intermediates, API and drug products (such as LC/GC-MS) and novel solutions that meet our customer expectations and timelines
Analytical problem solving and instrument troubleshooting working as one team with other members of PR&D
Application of digital tools and approaches to deliver fast and efficient process understanding for our clients
Leading initiatives to improve the analytical team's expertise in advanced methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Including mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level scientists
Leads safety standards in the laboratory in own work and compliance of team with safety principles, acts as a role model
Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
BSc in Chemistry (or related subject) PhD advantageous
Broad experience in analytical science with substantial and proven expertise in the development of pharmaceutical products or related chemical industries.
Proven ability to develop scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis using NMR, HPLC, GC, MS and other related techniques used for API and DP analysis
Expertise in writing clear reports from complex analytical data, drawing clear conclusions and the ability to communicate in technical language with scientific peers including customers.
Experience in common chromatographic data systems from Agilent, Waters, Thermo, Shimadzu and others
An appreciation of, or expertise in, synthetic chemistry, physical organic, and/or catalysis would be advantageous
Well-developed data management and visualisation skills
Good knowledge of applicable standards and an understanding of HSSE
Person specification
Passion for science is essential, your role and technical expertise have critical importance to the success of the organisation
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a clear personal focus on the delivery of demanding project objectives
Enthusiastic, creative, and willing to learn; keen for challenging new experiences and scientific accountability
Capable of mentoring and developing team members, maintaining a strong level of integrity.
Good communicator, using written and verbal media; able to advocate and justify own opinion, but equally able to take on board differing opinions and work collaboratively
Confident to make decisions with integrity to support the business
Strong personal awareness and high levels of emotional intelligence that allow you to empathise with others, and work through puzzles together as a powerful member of the team
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to the time and effort needed to develop oneself and others
Understands customers and uses that insight to provide value
Supports a culture of continuous improvement, providing regular feedback that enhances team performance