Process Analytical Technology Scientist

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative PAT Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity based at our client's facility, a world class Pharmaceutical company based in Macclesfield. You will have a proven track record of delivering in-line and at-line analytical technology to pharmaceutical development projects and collaborating with project scientists to help support key Client projects.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time laboratory data analytics to support process chemistry activities, delivering high-density insights that enable accelerated process understanding and decision-making; Collaborate closely with chemists and engineers to develop and implement Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solutions for complex drug substance projects, ensuring delivery against project milestones across early to late-stage development with reaction monitoring as well as continuous manufacturing; Utilise reaction monitoring and continuous manufacturing strategies to generate meaningful scientific insights that support client project requirements and drive successful outcomes; Provide scientific and technical leadership within PAT, solving complex challenges, identifying key learnings, and sharing best practices across the wider department; Demonstrate ownership of PAT strategy and development on drug substance projects, representing Chemical Development as required and providing expert challenge to enhance project delivery and innovation; Contribute to the ongoing development of Chemical Development capabilities by supporting current and future client portfolios, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and promoting new ways of working and scientific advancement

Requirements

BSc, MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, with experience gained within Research & Development, manufacturing, academia, or the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; Significant experience working within chemical or analytical laboratory environments, supporting analytical development for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) using techniques such as UPLC, GC and Karl Fischer analysis; Practical expertise in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and one or more key spectroscopic or analytical techniques, including NIR, Raman, IR, UV or LC; Experience working with PAT applications in drug substance development, with exposure to quantitative model development, real-time process monitoring, and ideally scale-up activities within clinical or commercial manufacturing environments; Coding experience in Matlab, Python or similar programming languages, alongside a strong data-centric mindset and a willingness to further develop expertise in chemometrics and advanced data analysis; Experience operating within GMP-regulated environments and a sound understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) principles

Benefits

Being part of a Reward and Recognition Scheme; Holiday entitlement increases with service; Option to opt into Health Cash Plan; Life Assurance from day one, providing cover of four times your annual salary; Automatic enrolment into Company Pension Plan after three months (with the option to opt out); Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support; Volunteering days during working hours; Free on-site car parking; Opportunity to explore worldwide opportunities; Access to Perkbox