Analytical Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical products company in Deeside is seeking a Scientist 1 – Analytical to perform analytical testing on medical devices and skin care products. The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Chemistry and experience with HPLC and GC. You will maintain compliance with industry standards and support method development in a safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical testing and laboratory procedures.
• Prior lab experience beyond university studies is advantageous.
• Familiarity with legal compliance standards in laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing according to protocols in support of product claims.
• Maintain compliance with GMP/GLP laboratory standards during testing.
• Collate and report laboratory data in technical reports.

Skills

Analytical techniques – HPLC, GC

Documentation and reporting laboratory data

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Compliance with ISO13485 and ISO9001

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent in a Chemistry discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

Microsoft Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description

• Job Title: Scientist 1 – Analytical
• Contract: 12 months FTC
• Location: Deeside
• Pay: Circa £29,000

SRG are partnered with a global medical products and technologies company. Our client is focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care.

We are seeking a Scientist to join their Deeside team.

Job Overview

To perform analytical testing on existing and new medical devices, skin care products and raw materials according to pre-determined protocols, SOPs, OCIs and TDs in support of product claims. To support business units in the method design, development, and validation of new analytical test methods upon request.

Duties

• Maintain compliance to ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards in accordance with GLP/GMP compliant procedures.
• Analysing, documenting, interpreting, and reporting laboratory data to GMP/GLP standards.
• Collation and reporting of laboratory data in technical reports.
• Assist with the drafting of new analytical methods for new products and/or techniques.
• Maintenance, calibration, documentation and updating quality records for the Analytical Laboratory.
• Support planned and ad-hoc analytical testing/test method development and support laboratory tasks as and when required.
• Perform laboratory/OOS investigations with some supervision incorporating problem-solving and troubleshooting for future improvements.
• Ensure the Analytical labs are maintained as a safe working environment, raising near misses where needed.
• Experience with a wide range of analytical equipment such as balances and pipettes through to HPLC and ICP-MS.
• Use of basic (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, etc.) and advanced (e.g., Waters Empower, ChemStation, Masshunter, Minitab etc.) software packages for ordering goods, data collection, analysis, statistical manipulation etc.
• Responsible for the ordering of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and equipment when required.
• Act as support for other R&D groups with laboratory testing where required.
• Liaise with external vendors via telephone and when on-site including arranging of service contracts as well as the maintenance, servicing, and calibration of equipment.
• Actively execute improvement ideas (Lean/6S) for the Analytical Laboratory and other owned areas.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or equivalent in a Chemistry discipline
• Experience with Analytical techniques – HPLC, GC etc.
• Lab experience out with university – placement, year in industry or professional role would be advantageous