Job Description

Company Description

Bridge Farm Bioscience Ltd is a dynamic and rapidly-growing plant-science business based in the UK, at the forefront of innovation in how nature is harnessed for health, wellbeing and product development. Our focus is on delivering high-quality plant-derived ingredients and molecules for nutraceuticals, personal-care, pharmaceutical and wellness markets.

Our business operates on a fully vertically-integrated model -- from genetics and breeding, through large-scale cultivation, extraction and analytical testing, to product development and manufacture -- all under one roof. This integrated approach ensures traceability, consistency and transparency at every step of the value chain.

At our state-of-the-art facility, we combine flexible high-tech glasshouse cultivation, advanced extraction methods (including CO? extraction), and in-house analytical chemistry laboratories utilising HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS.

Our focus is on delivering high-quality plant-derived ingredients and molecules for nutraceuticals, personal-care, pharmaceutical and wellness markets.

We are proud to be a business committed to responsible, sustainable and future-proof production. Sustainability is embedded in our cultivation and manufacturing processes, from biomass-heated glasshouses and water-efficient systems, to full seed-to-sale traceability and rigorous quality systems.

As an employer and innovator, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where plant science meets real-world application, and team members are empowered to drive meaningful breakthroughs and impact.

Why join us?

You'll work at the cutting edge of plant science and biotechnology, in a business that is making serious investments (over 10 m) into its bioscience facility and growth plans. You'll be part of a company with an ambitious growth trajectory and real commercial impact -- from early-stage R&D to full commercial production. You'll operate within a culture of innovation, collaboration and quality, where scientific precision, operational excellence and sustainable thinking go hand-in-hand. You'll help deliver plant-derived solutions that have applications across health, wellness, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and beyond -- bridging discovery science and market delivery.

Role Description

The QC Scientist will conduct analyses of plant based pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs) using GCMS and HPLC-UV instrumentation. Their testing will support the cultivation, extraction, and downstream processing performed at the GMP production site.

Job Responsibilities:

Performing testing of plant sourced molecules according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Preparation of working solutions, mobile phases and reagents. Documentation of work following GMP and data integrity requirements. Carry out routine maintenance, verification and calibration of instrumentation (GCMS, HPLC-UV, Density Meter). Ensuring laboratory stock and consumables are maintained to prevent delays in testing. Participating in internal audits and supporting regulatory inspections as needed. Involvement in data review and process improvement/optimization. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including QA and production.

Desired Experience and Skills:

A degree in Chemistry (or a related subject), and/or relevant laboratory experience. Experience in working in compliance with quality regulations, ideally GMP. Understanding of safe laboratory practices: COSHH, risk assessments, PPE etc. Strong attention to detail with the ability to problem-solve analytical issues. Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Willingness to learn and contribute to the development of new procedures
Salary: 30,000-32,000 Depending On Experience
Application Deadline: 25th November

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person