Physical Sciences Chemists; Levels

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

: HRJOB
11101/1

Business Unit: Almac Sciences

Location
:
Craigavon

Open To: Internal and external applicants welcome to apply

Almac Sciences are currently recruiting for talented Physical Sciences Chemists to join 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).

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.

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

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or other closely related discipline.
• Previous industry-based experience of the synthesis and analysis of organic molecules using multistep reaction sequences

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 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.