Scientist

Dunwall Partners Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus: £1,200

Job summary

Dunwall Partners Ltd is seeking an experienced Scientist to join our Laboratory Operations team at Oak Tree House, Earby. You will perform analytical testing on a range of client products and ensure work is completed to quality standards and project timelines.

The role requires at least two years’ industrial laboratory experience, a Chemistry degree or equivalent, and proficiency with analytical techniques and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two years’ laboratory experience in industrial, contract testing, pharmaceutical or related field.
• Degree in Chemistry or related science, or equivalent lab experience.
• Experience with analytical laboratory techniques and accurate data handling.
• Strong attention to detail and good problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on client products per approved methods and study protocols.
• Prepare reagents, samples and standards for analysis.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID/GC-MS and CETI-8.
• Record data accurately and ensure compliance with GMP, UKAS and ISO standards.
• Support project delivery through sample coordination and client-facing lab work.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data accuracy

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

CETI-8

Job description

Location: Oak Tree House, Earby, Lancashire, BB18 6JZ

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,

Life Insurance: 2x death in service and

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'll be involved in the preparation of samples and reagents, operation of analytical instrumentation and the generation of compliant scientific data that supports client projects across a variety of sectors.

As our Scientist 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

We're looking for somebody who combines strong laboratory experience with a practical, problem-solving mindset.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• - 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

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.