Scientist / Analytical Chemist

Broughton; Earby; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished laboratory operation is seeking an Entry Level Scientist / Analytical Chemist to perform chemical analyses and ensure compliance with quality standards. The candidate should be a graduate in chemistry or a related field, with a passion for laboratory work and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, holidays, and a pension scheme. Remote work is an option.

Benefits

Fixed day off every 3 weeks

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus of £1,200

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Insurance: 2 x Death in service

Qualifications

• Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on client products.
• Adhere to study protocols and company policies.
• Record data in accordance with ALCOA principles.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards for testing.
• Maintain laboratory standards and comply with test instructions.

Skills

Technical problem‑solving skills

Verbal reasoning

Experience with statistical packages

Office applications (Excel, Word)

Laboratory experience

Education

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

CETI-8

Job description

Base Pay Range

Our Scientist / Analytical Chemist is a key part of Broughton’s Laboratory Operations team. Principally responsible for performing chemical analyses on customers’ products within agreed deadlines and quality standards (GMP, ISO, UKAS).

Responsibilities / Objectives

• Perform analytical testing on client products
• Adhere to study protocols
• Adhere to company policy and procedure e.g. Dignity at work, Health & Safety, ALCOA
• Record data in accordance with ALCOA principles

Key Tasks

• Perform chemical analysis to produce high-quality, compliant data for clients within the agreed timeframes.
• Preparation of reagents
• Preparation of samples and standards used in the testing
• Instrumental techniques to be employed include: HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, CETI-8
• Maintain the standards of housekeeping required in the laboratory
• Production of data in accordance with the Quality Management System
• Comply with the instructions given in test methods/study plans etc. Any deviation from these instructions should be documented and communicated directly to the line manager or study director/principal investigator for studies.
• Any other duties as required to fulfil business goals

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Good technical problem‑solving skills
• Able to offer solutions to problems
• Good verbal reasoning
• Experience with statistical packages
• Competent with standard 'Office' applications (Excel, Word etc)
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory setting
• Strong individual contributor and team player

Salary And Benefits

• Salary: £26,250 - £28,450 (Graduate Entry Level £26,250 for 40‑hour week)
• Broughton Day – Fixed day off every 3 weeks, salary sacrifice, terms apply
• Broughton Day + – Fixed day off every 2 weeks, salary sacrifice, terms apply
• Holidays: 25 days plus recognised bank holidays, option to purchase 1 week (terms apply)
• Pension: Auto‑enrolment
• Annual Bonus: £1,200 based on company and performance
• Life Insurance: 2 x Death in service
• Health Care: Cash Plan Health care cover

Location

Earby, England, United Kingdom (Remote available)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research Services