Analytical Chemist

The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Analytical Chemist for a client in Loughborough. The candidate will be responsible for conducting and documenting analytical testing following GMP requirements. Ideal applicants will have a relevant degree with laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical instruments like HPLC. This role offers GBP14.36 per hour for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements or relevant previous experience.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document analytical testing following cGMP requirements.
• Ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose.
• Resolve technical problems by examination and evaluation of data.

Skills

Knowledge of analytical chemistry

Testing of pressurised metered dose inhalers

Good understanding of GMP and GLP

Knowledge of HPLC

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UPLC

UV

Job description

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:

• GBP14.36 per hour

Hours:

• 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 be documenting analytical testing and ensure 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 quality of data delivered is fit for purpose, whilst 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
• Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators
• Establish continuous improvement as part of normal 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 of basic statistics desirable
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Good communication 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 own training and development
• Good decision making skills
• Good problem solving skills

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

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at The Recruitment Group at (phone number removed).

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