Scientist / Analytical Chemist

Broughton Group; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory operations firm in Salterforth is seeking a Scientist / Analytical Chemist to perform chemical analyses on client products, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a chemistry degree or relevant laboratory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with statistical packages. This is a full-time position with a salary between £26,250 and £28,450.

Qualifications

• Graduate of chemistry or a related subject
• 2 years of laboratory experience considered an alternative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on client products
• Preparation of samples and reagents
• Maintain laboratory standards

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Verbal reasoning

Experience with statistical packages

Competency in Office applications

Team player

Education

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject

2 years of laboratory experience

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

CETI-8

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

• To 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
• Maintaining 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

• Graduate of chemistry or a related subject
• 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative
• Essential Preferred 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 (40 hour week)