Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice day every 2-3 weeks

Auto-enrolment pension

Life Insurance 2x

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Broughton Group in Earby, Lancashire, is seeking an experienced Scientist to join the Laboratory Operations team at Oak Tree House. The role focuses on performing analytical testing on client products, ensuring data accuracy, and meeting project timelines.

Applicants should have at least two years of industrial laboratory experience, a Chemistry degree or equivalent, and familiarity with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID/GC-MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' laboratory experience within an industrial setting.
• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience with analytical laboratory techniques and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical analysis on client products to agreed quality standards.
• Perform analytical testing according to approved methods and study protocols.
• Prepare reagents, samples and standards for analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, CETI-8).
• Record and review data accurately and timely; ensure GMP/UKAS/ISO compliance.

Skills

Analytical testing

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

Instrument maintenance

Data review

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Laboratory experience 2+ yrs

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

CETI-8

Job description

Scientist Location : Oak Tree House, Earby, Lancashire, BB18 6JZ Salary : £29,872 - £32,500 DOE Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Annual Bonus : £1,200 based on company and personal performance
• Holidays : 25 days plus statutory holidays (option to purchase additional week)
• Broughton Day : Option for a fixed day off every 2-3 weeks via salary sacrifice
• Pension : Auto-enrolment
• Life Insurance : 2x death in service and Healthcare : Cash plan

Broughton's mission is to improve public health and well-being. As a global contract research organisation, we partner with future-focused organisations and category innovators to bring products to market across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Lifestyle sectors. Our integrated solutions are delivered by world-leading scientists and regulatory consultants through our contract laboratories. At Broughton, you'll be part of a team that values scientific excellence and innovation. We work on projects that make a real difference to public health, supporting clients in bringing safe, effective products to market. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an industry-experienced Scientist to join our Laboratory Operations team at our Oak Tree House site in Earby. This role would suit someone with at least two years' laboratory experience gained within an industry setting who enjoys hands‑on analytical work, takes pride in producing accurate data and thrives in a quality‑driven environment.

About the Scientist Role

• Working as part of a collaborative laboratory team, you'll be responsible for carrying out chemical analysis on a range of client products, ensuring all work is completed in line with agreed quality standards, regulatory requirements and project timelines.
• You will: 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 and LC-MS, GC-FID and GC-MS and CETI-8
• 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 and deviation investigations
• Support project delivery through sample coordination, protocol review and client-focused laboratory support
• Communicate scientific findings clearly through written reports and verbal discussion

About You

Minimum of two years' laboratory experience within an industrial, contract testing, pharmaceutical, healthcare or related scientific environment Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience Experience of analytical laboratory techniques Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Good technical problem-solving abilities Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

It would be great if you had:

Experience of chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques Familiarity with chromatography data systems (CDS) Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodologies Experience using statistical or data analysis software

Interested

If you're an experienced laboratory professional looking to develop your career within a growing scientific organisation, we'd like to hear from you to find out more about joining Broughton's team in Earby.

Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship now, or in the future. You must be able to demonstrate your Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. Without this, your application will be rejected. No agencies please.