Laboratory Scientist - Physical Chemical Testing

Labcorp; Eye; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our Eye, Suffolk site. The role involves physico-chemical testing, instrumental analysis and maintaining GLP-compliant records, with opportunities to contribute to method development and validation projects.

Work is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with focus on accurate data handling, timely delivery to clients and collaboration with experienced scientists in a regulated environment within Labcorp's global network.

Qualifications

• A level in Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics.
• Degree in Chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Physico-chemical testing and instrumental analysis.
• Record actions and observations per GLP with data processing and interpretation.
• Review work for accuracy and assist in training less experienced staff.
• Set up and perform assays using appropriate instrumentation and QC checks.
• Maintain study documentation per regulatory guidelines and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numeracy

Education

A level in Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV detection

Excel

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Eye, Suffolk.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday – 37.5hrs

Job Responsibilities

• Physico-Chemical (physical and chemical) properties testing, shelf-life stability testing and instrumental analysis
• Recording actions and observations in accordance with GLP (good laboratory practice) with data processing and interpretation
• Perform CIPAC test methods (Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council)
• Review work of others for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness and soundness of technical judgement and have the ability to assist in developing a training plan for less experienced laboratory personnel
• Sets up and performs a variety of assays using appropriate instrumentation with routine and non-routine methods plus performs QC checks as required
• Maintains study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines and reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment
• Ability to prepare results and presentations based on the work performed
• Participate in method development and validation projects
• Motivates self and others to assure timely delivery of client expectations and influences others to see things from a client’s perspective
• Awareness of latest technologies and regulatory thinking with respect to specific scientific discipline. Advises Study Directors and management where modifications to working practices are necessary
• Uses experience to apply creative problem solving to challenging issues.
• Anticipates, detects and promotes quality and process improvement needs in own and other areas and actively promotes collaboration between groups
• Provides team leaders and members with regular supportive feedback
• Establishes clear plans to meet short- and medium-term requirements for projects
• Anticipates issues/obstacles which may prevent meeting project/department objectives and identifies solutions to overcome difficulties
• Ability to recognize deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Study Coordinator and/or management of any problems that may affect integrity of the data

Minimum Qualifications

• A level in Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry

Additional Job Standards

• Worked in Physical Chemical testing with laboratory equipment or experienced in bench chemistry with laboratory equipment
• Has trained team members
• Proficiency with I.T and computer software packages such as Excel and good numeracy
• Experience of HPLC, GC and UV detection techniques
• Knowledge of GLP (good laboratory practice) and CIPAC standards
• Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available

The Laboratory Scientist and have the opportunity to work alongside other experienced scientists in an established physical chemical testing laboratory to fulfil the expectations of our clients and work within regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• No weekend work
• Wider benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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