Analytical Chemist Intern – Pharma QA & Testing

Lgcgroup; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC seeks an industrial placement student Analytical Chemist to join MHRA Laboratories, gaining hands-on experience in pharmaceutical chemistry. You will perform physico-chemical testing on APIs, impurities, and finished products using FTIR, HPLC, TLC, GC, and titrations.

Work with a team of about 30 scientists, support the production of chemical reference substances, and develop monographs while adhering to GLP and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Qualifications

• Must be undertaking a chemistry or related science with an industrial placement year.
• Expected to achieve 2:1 or higher in chemistry (or equivalent).
• Aptitude for experimental analytical chemistry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills - MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Well-organised and self-motivated with tenacity for solving technical problems.
• Good attention to detail.
• Methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-functional team.
• Familiarity with GLP and laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physio-chemical testing of APIs, impurities, and formulated products using FTIR, HPLC, TLC, GC and titrations.
• Analyse formulated products to verify identity, uniformity and detect impurities.
• Support the production of British Pharmacopoeia chemical reference substances and assist monograph development.
• Adhere to quality system and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Perform daily checks and periodic calibrations of laboratory equipment.
• Collate and interpret data, solve analytical problems, and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with ~30 analytical scientists to maintain efficient lab operations.
• Receive comprehensive training under experienced scientists.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory safety

Data interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Chemistry degree with analytical content

Industrial placement year

Tools

FTIR

HPLC

TLC

GC

Job description

LGC seeks an industrial placement student Analytical Chemist to join MHRA Laboratories, gaining hands-on experience in pharmaceutical chemistry. You will perform physico-chemical testing on APIs, impurities, and finished products using FTIR, HPLC, TLC, GC, and titrations.

Work with a team of about 30 scientists, support the production of chemical reference substances, and develop monographs while adhering to GLP and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.