Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please see below our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

Welcome to Next Phase Recruitment! Please use the above link to see our current jobs that match your search criteria. For a broader job search please visit the home page or call us on 01403 216216 to discuss career options in other areas of Life Science and Technology.

​Analytical Development Scientist

Analytical Development Scientists design and validate analytical methods that support formulation and process development. Their work ensures the accurate characterization and control of pharmaceutical products during development and scale-up.

Key responsibilities:

  • Developing HPLC, GC, UV, and dissolution methods – Supporting API and finished product testing.

  • Validating analytical methods – Following ICH Q2(R2) guidelines for accuracy, precision, and specificity.

  • Supporting formulation and process teams – Providing data for compatibility, stability, and scale-up studies.

  • Troubleshooting instrumentation and results – Ensuring consistent, reliable outputs and method robustness.

  • Documenting in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards – Contributing to CMC sections of regulatory filings.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and hands-on experience in analytical chemistry.

Kent

Kent is a county in South East England, to the south east of London.  Major towns and cities in Kent include Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Deal and Dover.  France, which on a good day, can be seen clearly from Folkestone and the White Cliffs of Dover, lies across the Channel and is easily reached by regular ferry services from ports including Dover and Folkestone.

Kent has a very diverse economy with major industries including haulage, logistics, tourism, technology and scientific research.   With its good transport connections many people also commute into London.   Tourist attractions in Kent include Canterbury Cathedral which has been the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the 6th century, HM dockyard Chatham and numerous castles.

Famous people born in Canterbury: Orlando Bloom and Mick Jagger, musician.

Kent's life sciences sector has created some of the most revolutionary and world-renowned medicines in existence.

Pfizer, Mylan, Diasorin, Smiths Medical and over 450 other life science sector companies have made Kent their home over the years, putting the country on the map as a key location for everything from bio-tech, pharmaceuticals and diagnostics to global science logistics, med-tech manufacturers and contract research organisations.

Kent is a great place to further your career in life sciences. If you are a looking for pharmaceutical jobs in Kent, scientific careers in Kent or want to discuss cell therapy, gene therapy, ATMP, medical device, technology, biotech or pharmaceutical job opportunities in Kent, give our Next Phase team a call. The Kent area is continuing to expand as a centre for jobs in science, process development, technology, software development, project management, informatics, quality, reg affairs and supply chain.

 

At Next Phase we help people find new jobs in life sciences across the UK, Europe and USA. This page lists some of the job opportunities in Kent, and if you give us a call we can also talk to you about other scientific jobs, pharmaceutical career opportunities and the latest updates in cell and gene therapy and ATMP development in the Kent area.