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.

Swindon

Swindon is a town in Wiltshire, in the South West region of England.  It is located approximately 35 miles from both Bristol and Reading and 78 miles from London.  Other major towns within reasonable distance include Oxford, Cheltenham and Salisbury.  Swindon is on the main railway line from Bristol to London Paddington and, with an average journey time of only 1 hour to London, it is a major commuter town.  Road connections are also good, thanks to the proximity of the M4 motorway.  Although many residents commute to London, Bristol and other cities, a substantial number of major employers are located in Swindon including engineering firms such as Honda, BMW/Mini and Halcrow as well as W H Smith's HQ and distribution centre and pharmaceutical companies including Patheon, Catalent Pharma Solutions and Vygon (UK) Ltd.   Swindon also has the head office of the National Trust, the UK Space Agency and national Research Councils including the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Swindon has two major museums; the STEAM Museum which provides a detailed history of the Great Western Railway and the Museum of Computing, it is also home to the Bodleian Library's book depository, which contains 153 miles of bookshelves

Famous people from Swindon:  Billie Piper; actress and Melinda Messenger; glamour model and TV presenter