Onyx is now licensed to manufacture commercial API from our UK facility

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

Apply for the position of Analytical Chemist