Scientist

ABOUT YOU

As a Scientist, Intertek are currently recruiting for a motivated, technically proficient and experienced scientist to join their expanding team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-performing, quality-driven environment, contributing to complex analytical projects while continuing to develop advanced technical expertise.

Primarily, the role will operate as an independent and accountable member of the Technical Team within the Laboratory, delivering high-quality analytical data, supporting method development and validation activities, and contributing to technical problem solving across a range of client programmes.

You will also play a key role in mentoring junior scientists and collaborating cross-functionally, while building strong client relationships and supporting delivery excellence.

We recognise and reward capability and contribution, offering genuine progression opportunities based on performance.

Required skills and experience:

• Strong hands-on expertise in chromatographic and macromolecular techniques, including HPLC and SEC-MALS (A4F MALS advantageous)
• Significant experience working within a GMP or regulated pharmaceutical laboratory environment
• Experience in method development, optimisation and validation
• Experience working with large molecules and proteins
• Ability to independently generate, interpret and critically evaluate analytical data
• Experience supporting laboratory investigations, troubleshooting and identifying data anomalies
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior scientists
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, performance standards, handling chemicals and COSHH
• Degree level qualification (BSc/MSc/PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field)
• Customer focused with exposure to client-facing laboratory environments

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

On a daily basis, you will perform both routine and complex analytical activities, including method execution, development and optimisation using advanced analytical techniques within a GMP laboratory.

Working within a collaborative and technically advanced team, you will contribute to complex pharmaceutical programmes, applying scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality data and client outcomes.

Key activities:

• Operate as a technically proficient scientist, generating accurate and reliable analytical data
• Perform method development, optimisation and validation activities
• Interpret, review and evaluate complex analytical datasets
• Apply scientific knowledge and literature review to solve analytical challenges
• Act as a technical reviewer, supporting data quality and compliance
• Identify and investigate anomalies, contributing to root cause analysis
• Follow and interpret complex analytical methods within established GMP procedures
• Plan and organise workload effectively to meet deadlines across multiple projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with internal teams and clients
• Support training and mentoring of junior scientists
• Demonstrate a proactive, solution-focused mindset with increasing autonomy
• Work priorities agreed with Laboratory Manager and leadership team

WHAT WE OFFER 

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits 
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe 
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment