Senior Physical Sciences Chemists

Senior Physical Sciences Chemists (Various Levels)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday. Flexible working schedule.

Ref No: HRJOB11101

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location: Craigavon

Open To: Internal and external applicants welcome to apply

The Roles

Almac Sciences are currently recruiting for talented Senior Physical Sciences Chemists* to join our growing team at our Craigavon Headquarters in Northern Ireland.

The post holders will perform high quality research and development programs on behalf of external clients to agreed timelines. Research studies will include, drug characterisation using advanced solid-state techniques, solid form screening (e.g. polymorph screening, salt screening, co-crystal screening, and crystallisation screening), crystallisation development studies, amorphous solids generation and pre-formulation development studies on novel client active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

*We have opportunities at both Senior Chemist & Technical Leader level. For more information on the specific duties and criteria for each level position, please review the attached job descriptions.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team they will plan carefully, carry out their work safely and document and communicate their methods and results accurately.

Essential Candidate Criteria

· Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or other closely related discipline.

· Previous industry-based experience of the synthesis and analysis of organic molecules

· Previous industry-based experience of process development chemistry

Desirable Candidate Criteria

· Postgraduate Qualification i.e. MSc, PhD or equivalent in chemistry or closely related discipline

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025 at 5pm

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.