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 / 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 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 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
Essential
Preferred
Good technical problem-solving skillsAble to offer solutions to problemsGood verbal reasoningExperience with statistical packagesCompetent with standard 'Office' applications (Excel, Word etc)Experience working in a regulated laboratory settingStrong individual contributor and team player
Salary And Benefits
Salary
£26,250 - £28,450 Graduate Entry Level - £26, hour week)
Broughton Day
Fixed day off every 3 weeks, (salary sacrifice, terms apply)
Broughton Day +
Fixed day off every 2 weeks (salary sacrifice, terms apply)
Holidays
25 days plus recognised bank holidays
Option to purchase 1 week (terms apply)
Pension
Auto-enrolment
Annual Bonus
£1,200 based on company and personal performance.
Life Insurance
2 x Death in service
Health Care
Cash Plan Health care cover