Analyst

Bio Products Laboratory; Elstree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio Products Laboratory in Elstree, England, is seeking a Chemistry Analyst to join the Quality Laboratory team. You will perform testing to GMP/SOPs, prepare reagents and control samples, and support documentation to ensure accurate records.

The role requires hands-on laboratory experience and the ability to follow defined procedures within a regulated environment. It is an on-site position with emphasis on quality systems and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology) and hands-on lab experience.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and recording results accurately.
• Experience in a laboratory environment through work, placement or study.
• Practical use of analytical equipment and pipettes in line with procedures.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate scientific reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of testing according to SOPs, GMP and BPL policies.
• Prepare reagents, standards and control samples; assist with housekeeping.
• Report deviations and support investigations as required.
• Read, collate, report and archive results using defined documents and systems.
• Ensure equipment is clean, calibrated and maintained; perform system checks.
• Assist with calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• Maintain good stock control.
• Operate instrumentation and data analysis software (e.g., LIMS).

Skills

Laboratory experience

GMP compliance

Documentation

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Laboratory operations understanding

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Start your scientific career where your work can make a meaningful difference.

As a Chemistry Analyst, you will play an important role within the Quality Laboratory team, carrying out laboratory testing, supporting documentation activities, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. This position would suit someone with hands‑on laboratory experience who is comfortable working to defined procedures and quality standards, and who is keen to continue developing their skills within a regulated environment.

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on‑site.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To perform a wide variety of testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
• Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
• To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
• To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
• To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required
• To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• Ensure good stock control.
• To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biological Sciences,, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology.
• An understanding of laboratory operations and practical scientific work, including the importance of following defined procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, gained through employment, an industrial placement, university study or other relevant practical laboratory activity.
• Practical experience using analytical equipment and pipettes safely, accurately and in line with laboratory procedures.
• Experience preparing clear and accurate scientific or laboratory reports.