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

• 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

Degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Industry experience preferred but not essential

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