QC Analytical Chemist: Chromatography & Spectroscopy

Pharmaron; Rushden; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron is recruiting an Analytical Chemist at its Rushden facility within the Chemistry Quality Control Department. You will apply chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques with trained interpretation of analytical data and generate reports.

After training you will maintain instrumentation, ensure materials supply for QC, and contribute to QA-compliant documentation while supporting the business beyond your role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or relevant experience.
• Solid grounding in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory and written work.
• Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives.
• Experience as a practising analyst with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
• Experience in data evaluation using spreadsheet and statistical tools.
• Appreciation of quality/regulatory standards and quality systems (MHRA).

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control (QC) analysis of materials manufactured by custom synthesis teams as required.
• Perform QC analysis of materials on stability as required.
• Be able to interpret analytical results and describe and explain them to a wider audience.
• Maintain accurate and clear laboratory records.
• Maintain QC instruments in good working order and report any faults promptly.
• Participate in verification/validation of analytical methods, drafting method verification protocols/reports, and controlled analysis documents.
• Prepare out-of-specification (OOS) and deviation documentation when necessary.
• Participate in the validation/qualification of laboratory equipment as required.
• QC release raw materials from Quarantine for use in GMP manufacture.
• Carry out QC review of analytical data.

Skills

Chromatographic techniques

Spectroscopic techniques

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Data evaluation (spreadsheets & stats)

MHRA regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Relevant experience

Job description

Pharmaron is recruiting an Analytical Chemist at its Rushden facility within the Chemistry Quality Control Department. You will apply chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques with trained interpretation of analytical data and generate reports.

After training you will maintain instrumentation, ensure materials supply for QC, and contribute to QA-compliant documentation while supporting the business beyond your role.