Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist, Analytical Services

Location: CambridgeDepartment: Quality

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Team

This role sits within the Analytical Services section of the Quality Department laboratories. The team provides high-quality scientific and analytical expertise across a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms, supporting product lifecycle management, continuous improvement initiatives, and global competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure analytical excellence, regulatory compliance and timely project delivery.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality scientific and analytical expertise for a range of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Execute laboratory activities supporting process and product improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to technical projects, including analytical method development support, method validation and analytical method transfers between laboratories.
• Support the development and execution of analytical validation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards within agreed timelines.
• Participate in analytical investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Accurately record, evaluate and present analytical data generated internally and by third parties.
• Apply scientific knowledge to interpret results and propose practical, innovative solutions.
• Ensure Quality Management System processes, including Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs and Quality Risk Management activities, are progressed and documented appropriately.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance product competitiveness in global markets.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical analytical laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical techniques and validation principles.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical quality control and analytical services.
• Experience supporting method validation and/or analytical method transfers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to agreed timelines.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent documentation practices.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

What we offer in return

Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme.Collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date:

2026-02-12

Job Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)