Analytical Chemist
We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to work in our analytical services department, a modern well-equipped laboratory, which provides support to our research and manufacturing departments.
The successful candidate will have a degree which is chemistry or analytical chemistry based. They will have experience in most modern analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS and wet chemistry techniques.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are essential for working with both customers and colleagues. Experience of chiral HPLC / GC, method development and working to cGMP principles would be a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform calibrations and verifications for equipment in the Analytical laboratory.
- Maintain a high standard of lab cleanliness and tidiness.
- Maintain GMP standards at all times.
- Liaise with Senior staff within analytical and other departments where required.
- All analysis, calibrations, and verifications to be documented to GMP standards (ALCOA++).
Key Skills and Qualities
- Full understanding of lab safety.
- Understanding of the daily requirements of the department.
- Basic understanding of the required analytical techniques and procedures.
- Good time management.
- Awareness of how to be efficient during work hours.
- Familiarity of analytical techniques, their applications, and interpretation of results.
- Problem-solving skills, and competency in identifying potential issues.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Good attitude and self-disciplined.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
- Take a positive approach to own training and development.
Alongside the benefits listed, we offer a competitive salary, dependent upon skills and experience.
Key Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance