Project Lead

SRG

  • Livingston, West Lothian
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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EmployersScientific RecruitmentWorkforce SolutionsSectorsExpertiseUK USProject LeadJob TypePermanentLocationLivingston, West LothianSalaryNegotiableJob RefBBBH167122_1756805502Date AddedSeptember 2nd, 2025ConsultantEmma LaurensonJoin our client's dynamic team as a Project Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical testing projects. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll oversee scientific projects, mentor technical staff, and work with cutting-edge methods in a cGMP environment - making a direct impact on patient safety and product quality.As a Project Lead at this company, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering scientific projects within the laboratories. You will ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist or existing Project Manager to step into a leadership role and make a tangible difference.Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and collaborate with the Operational Leadership team
  • Lead, direct, and coordinate scientific projects to meet quality, regulatory, cost, and timeline requirements
  • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, representing the company professionally
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all experimental data, including out-of-specifications and non-conformances
  • Oversee analysis of test materials, preparation of reports, and certificates of analysis for clients
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and the company's Quality Systems
  • Develop and deliver scientific training for laboratory personnel
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Degree in Chemistry or a related field
  • Prior experience in a lab based role such as QC Analyst/Chemist
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven time management and organisational abilities
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Experience in scientific project delivery or client facing contact would be beneficial
  • Chromatography (HPLC/GC) experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of compendial testing is desirable
As a Project Lead, you will plan and deliver sample analysis in compliance with cGMP, oversee method development and validation activities, and produce and approve working protocols for analytical projects. You will report results and conclusions in standard formats, provide updates to leadership and clients, and support client meetings with technical competence.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and quality-focused individual to take the next step in their career. If you have the drive, expertise, and passion to lead scientific projects in a dynamic, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply for this Project Lead role.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Apply to this JobShare this JobMore InformationSubscribe to our newsletterStay up to date with SRGScientific RecruitmentWorkforce SolutionsSectorsExpertiseDocumentsGet in TouchPart Of© SRG First Floor, Mulberry House, Parkland Square, 750 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LU

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