Analytical Chemist

The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Loughborough is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their team. This role involves conducting and documenting analytical testing according to GMP standards, ensuring high data quality, and addressing technical challenges. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a scientific field and relevant laboratory experience, with a strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of pressurized metered dose inhalers preferable.
• Experience with laboratory work and background in analytical chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document analytical testing following cGMP requirements.
• Ensure quality of data while meeting deadlines.
• Resolve technical problems through data examination.

Skills

Knowledge of analytical chemistry

Understanding of GMP and GLP

HPLC knowledge

Strong verbal and numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UPLC

UV

Job description

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The Recruitment Group is looking for Analytical Chemists to join our Client in Loughborough. Our Client has over a century of experience in combination product development and manufacturing. The role of the Analytical Chemist is to document analytical testing following GMP requirements. If you are interested in the role of the Analytical Chemist then please carry on reading.

Pay for the Analytical Chemist:

• £14.36 per hour
• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Core hours 10am to 3pm

Location :

• Loughborough

Overview :

We are looking for skilled and passionate graduates to join this wonderful organisation. You will document analytical testing and ensure the quality of data delivered is fit for purpose and where the customer is core.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct and document analytical testing following cGMP requirements, delivering to plan on time and in full
• Ensure the quality of data delivered is fit for purpose while working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time
• Resolve technical problems by examination and evaluation of data and progression of laboratory investigations
• Professionally represent the department as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators
• Establish continuous improvement as part of everyday work

Knowledge & Skills :

• Testing and/or knowledge of pressurised metered dose inhalers is preferable
• Good understanding of GMP and GLP
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and its practical application
• Working knowledge of HPLC
• Working knowledge of other analytical instrumentation, preferably GC, MS, UPLC, and UV
• Understanding basic statistics is desirable
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Key Capabilities :

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious, and proactive in approach
• To work efficiently with supervision or unsupervised as required
• Take a positive approach to your training and development

Safety :

• Promote a 'safety first' culture and environment
• Raise and report any safety incidents as required
• Complete Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) closures on time in full

Qualifications :

• Ideally a degree (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements (or equivalent) or relevant previous experience