Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global contract development organization is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Cramlington, UK. Responsibilities include performing analyses following cGMP standards and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and relevant laboratory experience, especially with HPLC and GC techniques. The role offers a competitive benefits package including bonuses and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in a GMP environment is essential.
• Must be able to manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and report results following cGMP requirements.
• Investigate analytical deviations with rigour.
• Organise calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Perform routine auditing of laboratory areas.

Skills

HPLC

GC techniques

Good verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Chromatography Data Systems (Chromeleon preferred)

Job description

Summary of the Analytical Chemist role

As the Analytical Chemist, you will perform analysis and related activities of substances and materials in accordance with safety and compliance regulations such as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). You will be required to maintain accurate records, prepare samples and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the Analytical Coordinator, you will be based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland and would welcome applications from graduates with some relevant industry experience.

Your responsibilities

• Performing analysis and reporting results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Investigating analytical deviations and out of specification results with appropriate rigour and contributing to their root cause resolution.
• Organising the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Performing routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carrying out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performing technical transfers between internal and external customers.
• Supporting method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterising reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
• Developing, evaluating, and preparing analytical methods and SOPs as required.
• Liaising with manufacturing, technical, and operational quality personnel on relevant aspects of compliance and analytical atypicality.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the role

• Must have a degree in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
• Previous experience with Chromatography Data Systems is essential, preferably Chromeleon.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 800 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply on our website. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact [e-mail]

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.