Scientist / Analytical Chemist
The Scientist is 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 a timely and accurate manner
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 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 – Essential
- Good verbal reasoning – Essential
- Competent with standard MS Office applications – Essential
- Strong individual contributor and team player – Essential
- Experience in statistical packages – Preferred
Salary and benefits
Salary: £27,546.60 – £29,872.50
Broughton Day: Option of a fixed day off every 2 or 3 weeks through salary sacrifice
Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays. Option to purchase up to 1 week’s holiday through salary sacrifice
Pension: Auto-enrolment
Annual bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance.
Life Insurance: 2 x death in service
Health Care: Cash plan
Experience
Degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Industry experience preferred but not essential
Location
Oak Tree House + Coleby House, Barnoldswick
Broughton is an equal opportunities employer.
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