Chemist jobs in United Kingdom

Type: Permanent
Location: Derby
Salary: £25000 - £32900 depending on experience (company bonus included too)
Hours: Days (Mon - Friday)

Our client, a leading Pharmaceutical manufacturer (CMO), is looking to recruit for an experienced HPLC/GC Analyst. The successful candidate will gain further career progression working for a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company that offers a pre-defined development path. The company has a great reputation in the industry, and their brands can be recognized in any major retailer.

1. Analytical testing according to cGMP/GLP, SOPs and Work Instructions
2. Raw Material and Finished product QC testing
3. Assisting with batch release
4. Routine Quality Control testing using Analytical and Wet Chemistry techniques (HPLC, GC/MS, pH, titrations, etc.)
5. Updating results onto the LIMS system accurately and promptly
6. Working to departmental efficiency targets, ensuring timely completion of results
7. Adhering to the QMS and GMP/GLP standards at all times
8. Reporting and investigating any QC issues that may arise from test work
9. Calibrating and maintaining equipment
10. Ability to troubleshoot analytical and equipment problems, be proactive
11. Escalate non-resolvable technical/quality issues to management
12. Assist with training of laboratory staff
13. Ensure the laboratory is kept to a standard that meets cGMP and would pass all audits
14. Support other areas of the laboratory as required including calibration and cleaning responsibilities
15. Provide support in the execution of project tasks and paperwork

1. Will hold a Degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Analytical based - Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, etc.)
2. Solid experience in HPLC-UV, GC testing with experience in troubleshooting in a GLP/GMP setting or similar
3. The ideal candidate will have experience in method development and/or method validation

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