Job Type: 6 Month Contract
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk
SRG are recruiting on behalf of a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Grangemouth for an experienced Analytical Development Scientist to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a project-critical, hit-the-ground-running role - you'll be picking up specific, time-sensitive projects already in flight, so we need someone who's done this before and can own it from day one, not someone building up to it.
Role starting ASAP.
What you'll be doing:
Taking ownership of method development, validation, and technical transfer work across live projects - HPLC, UV spectroscopy, CE-SDS, icIEF, MS and compendial methods among others
Acting as the technical go-to for troubleshooting method and instrumentation issues, with minimal supervision
Driving projects to completion against tight, pre-agreed timelines, coordinating with QC, QA, Process Development, and MSAT as needed
Producing protocols, technical reports, and data ready for regulatory filing without extensive review cycles
Engaging directly with client stakeholders on assay requirements and project progress
Bringing cGMP and ESH rigour to a fast-moving, quality-driven lab environment
What we're looking for:
Significant hands-on analytical development experience in a GMP-regulated pharma or biologics environment - this is not an entry point role
Demonstrated ability to independently develop, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods
A track record of leading technical transfer, qualification, and validation projects
Confidence taking ownership of deliverables and making technical calls without extensive hand-holding
Ability to mobilise quickly and integrate into an existing team and project plan with minimal ramp-up time
If you're an experienced analytical scientist who wants to get straight into meaningful project work rather than a lengthy induction, this one's for you.