Senior Analytical Scientist

Synergy is a Scientific Services provider with customers across the life sciences. Our team at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) supports the Analytical Leadership and Testing (ALT) function within the Regulated Analytical Sciences and Operations (RASO) department.

The role will be based in the newly opened, state-of-the-art laboratories at Moreton, and will involve working closely with customer lab leads and scientific teams to deliver all aspects of the analytical testing

of drug substances, intermediates and finished medicines in line with the

requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

We are seeking highly motivated and organised individuals with expertise in instrumental methods, including HPLC, dissolution testing, and Karl Fischer, in a GMP environment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Operational

Plan, execute and troubleshoot analytical activities in compliance with customer procedures, using:

HPLC

Karl Fischer titration o Dissolution testing o Other techniques as appropriate

Check and approve experimental data and results

Apply knowledge to analytical technical problems and laboratory investigations

Evaluate and feedback on new development analytical methods

Perform analytical method validation experiments

Provide input into audit readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections

Ensure analytical records follow cGMP

requirements and ALCOA+ principles

Be responsible for the safety of self and others

Proactively identify issues and appropriate actions to address

Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Lean, root cause analysis tools)

Execute tasks according to regulatory, statutory, or client defined standards and

requirements

Actively participate in Synergy training and performance review processes

Other duties as reasonably requested by the Synergy Team Leader

Customer

Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, always ensuring that you act in a professional manner whilst performing your duties or whilst you are representing Synergy any capacity

Be accountable for ensuring that all activities are delivered demonstrating behaviours and values aligned to Synergy's Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards, and procedures, including Health and Safety and Environment

Key Working Relationships:

Synergy Team Leader / Account Manager

Customer and Synergy Team members

Customer stakeholders: Lab Leads, Compliance, EHS, Quality, etc…

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Experience and Qualifications

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, for example, chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent professional experience

Expertise in HPLC and other relevant techniques, with demonstrable experience in the analysis of oral solid dose forms

Experience of working in a GMP laboratory environment (3+ years)

Competencies:

Customer service focus, ability to work as a cohesive team

Results orientated, self-motivated with an ability to evaluate and manage risks

Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and relationship building

Ability to work efficiently without compromising safety, quality and delivery

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Some flexibility around working hours may be required e.g., early starts, ability to flex hours on occasion

Although the job does not require heavy lifting, some lifting, bending, and reaching will be required. The role will involve being active for reasonable periods of time and working across multiple lab areas.Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy