GMP Chemist
Are you a chemist looking for a hands-on, technically engaging role? Onyx Scientific is offering an excellent opportunity to join our team as a GMP Chemist within our GMP department.
Onyx Scientific is a trusted partner to academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical organisations worldwide. We provide cutting-edge support from early discovery through to commercial manufacture, and we’re proud to deliver science that makes a real difference.
You will play a central role in scale-up activities, operating reactors in the 50L–100L range to produce high-quality material at larger volumes. Working to GMP and company safety standards, you’ll help ensure the reliable, high-quality outputs our clients depend on.
You’re self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.
Previous GMP experience is beneficial but not essential—full training will be provided.
If you’re passionate about chemistry and ready to make a meaningful contribution in a collaborative scientific environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform kilo scale chemistry with minimal supervision
- Maintain high level of cleanliness, housekeeping and Class 100,000 integrity
- Write weekly reports with support
- Ensure all entries into paperwork comply with GDP requirements
- Ensure contemporaneous recording of actions
- Comply with GMP procedures regarding logging of equipment/usage
- Identify and report any possible issues with completion of paperwork
- Comply with Company SOPs/training documents
- Train technician staff on QA compliance
- Complete NCR/OOS/CC documentation with assistance from more senior staff
- Review completed documentation for errors
Key Skills and Qualities
- Degree-qualified in chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Solid understanding of kilo-scale techniques, with the ability to handle more advanced processes (e.g., gas reactions, air-sensitive work) with appropriate support
- Confident working with small-scale laboratory apparatus and equipment
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring all work is carried out precisely and in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and SOPs
- Commitment to following all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements as outlined in training and work instructions
- Hands-on experience with 50L-scale processing would be an advantage but not essential
- Strong organisation skills, enabling you to work efficiently and manage your daily workload effectively
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying and addressing issues
- A flexible attitude, including the ability to support additional hours when operationally required
- A collaborative team player who brings reliability, resourcefulness, and a positive approach to shared goals
- Enthusiastic and supportive, with a genuine desire to contribute to the success of the team
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance