Analytical Scientist: GMP/LC-MS Specialist

Broughton Group; Earby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Broughton Day

Pension auto-enrolment

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Broughton Group is seeking an experienced Scientist to join the Laboratory Operations team at Oak Tree House, Earby. The role focuses on hands-on chemical analysis, data generation, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced contracting environment.

The successful candidate will perform analyses, prepare reagents, operate instruments such as HPLC/LC-MS and GC systems, and ensure compliant data delivery for client projects across pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Qualifications

• Two years' laboratory experience in an industrial/contract setting.
• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline, or equivalent lab experience.
• Experience with analytical laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good technical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on client products in accordance with approved methods and study protocols.
• Prepare reagents, samples and standards for analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS.
• Record and review data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work complies with GMP, UKAS, ISO standards and internal quality procedures.
• Verify analytical data and complete laboratory documentation to required standards.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and equipment standards.
• Investigate out-of-trend results and contribute to non-conformance investigations.
• Support project delivery through sample coordination, protocol review and client-focused laboratory support.
• Communicate scientific findings clearly through written reports and verbal discussion.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical techniques

Data accuracy

Problem solving

Excel

Team communication

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

Broughton Group is seeking an experienced Scientist to join the Laboratory Operations team at Oak Tree House, Earby. The role focuses on hands-on chemical analysis, data generation, and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced contracting environment.

The successful candidate will perform analyses, prepare reagents, operate instruments such as HPLC/LC-MS and GC systems, and ensure compliant data delivery for client projects across pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.