Analytical Development Opportunities

Analytical Development Opportunities

(Chemist & Senior Chemist level)

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland or Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday. Flexible working hours.

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

The Roles

Almac Sciences are looking for skilled analytical chemists with experience in Method development and validation.

The Chemists will perform development and phase appropriate validation of analytical methods, in support of API manufacturing projects for small molecules and/or peptides. These include, but are not limited to, determination of assay and related substances by HPLC/UPLC/GC, determination of residual solvent content by GC. Determination of water content by KF and counter ion content by IC.

Please Note:

We’re building a talent pool to support both current opportunities and upcoming roles across our Craigavon headquarters in Northern Ireland and our Technopole site in Edinburgh, Scotland. By joining our talent pool, you’ll be considered for future vacancies as they arise, and you’ll have the opportunity to select your preferred location directly within the application form.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, ranging from early phase clinical studies to commercial readiness for API small molecules up to larger complex molecules and across a wide range of therapeutic indications.

You will be responsible for demonstrating expertise in the technical aspects of the job and maintaining a strong understanding of internal procedures and regulatory aspects.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

Candidate Criteria

• Degree level qualification in an Analytical/Chemistry related discipline or equivalent experience (Higher Level Qualification in relevant discipline, including significant industry experience, may be considered in Lieu of Degree Qualification)
• Theoretical knowledge of multiple laboratory techniques
• Relevant Laboratory experience

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited, and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.