Laboratory Analyst

SRG; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company near Hitchin is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for a 2-year fixed-term contract to support the QC team. The successful candidate will utilize HPLC and GC techniques, requiring a degree in chemistry or life sciences and relevant lab experience. This role focuses on quality control for skin care products, providing a vital opportunity in the pharma sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or life sciences required.
• Experience with HPLC and GC in a lab setting preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on raw materials and finished products using HPLC and GC.
• Conduct lab maintenance, calibration, and solvent disposal tasks.
• Execute manual and automated tests in line with GMP standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

HPLC experience

GC experience

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or life sciences

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Analyst

Vacancy type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Area: Hitchin

Salary: DOE

Key notes: Driving license desirable. Unable to provide sponsorship.

SRG is working with a pharmaceutical company near Stevenage and Hitchin that specialises in skin care products. We are looking for an Analyst to join the QC team, providing support with HPLC, GC, and general wet chemistry techniques. This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door within a pharmaceutical company, covering maternity leave.

To be successful in this role, you would need a chemistry/life science degree, and recent experience with HPLC or GC outside of university (e.g work placement). Experience or knowledge working to GMP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out QC or raw materials and finished products using HPLC, GC and wet lab techniques.
• Conduct equipment maintenance, calibration and solvent disposal, alongside other general lab keeping duties.

• Perform manual and automated tests and assays in accordance with GMP procedures.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree within science (preferably a chemistry based degree).
• Recent experience with HPLC and GC to GMP standards (or a good understanding of GMP)
• Great attention to detail is essential!
• Great organisation skills.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Selby De Klerk on (phone number removed).

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