Scientist - Student Placement

Broughton Group; Skipton, Earby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical services is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform chemical analyses on client products, ensuring data compliance and quality standards. This position, based in Skipton, requires a Chemistry student willing to commit to a 12-month placement. The successful candidate will engage in various analytical techniques, maintain laboratory standards, and produce data according to rigorous quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Student of Chemistry or related Analytical Chemistry subject required.
• Good problem-solving and verbal negotiation skills necessary.
• Able to commit to and complete a 12-month placement contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis and produce compliant data for clients.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards for testing.
• Adhere to laboratory standards of GMP/GLP.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Verbal reasoning

Negotiation skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

Student of Chemistry or related Analytical Chemistry subject

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

CETI-8

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role
The Laboratory Analyst is principally responsible for performing chemical analyses on customers' products within agreed deadlines and quality standards.

Location and Hours

Either at Skipton, BD23 or Earby BB18
Hours of work - 40 hours per week, 8am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis to produce high-quality, compliant data for clients within the agreed timeframes.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards used in testing.
• Employ instrument techniques including HPLC, LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, CETI-8.
• Maintain the standards of housekeeping required in a laboratory.
• Produce data in accordance with the Quality Management System.
• Adhere to the principles of GMP / GLP applicable.
• Follow test methods/study plans, document deviations, and communicate directly with line or study managers.

Key Person Specification

• Student of Chemistry or related Analytical Chemistry subject.
• Good technical problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal reasoning and negotiation skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Able to commit to and complete a 12-month placement contract.