Summary of the Analytical Chemist role
As the Analytical Chemist, you will perform analysis and related activities of substances and materials in accordance with safety and compliance regulations such as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). You will be required to maintain accurate records, prepare samples and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Analytical Coordinator, you will be based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland and we welcome applications from graduates with some relevant industry experience.
Your responsibilities
* Performing analysis and reporting results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
* Investigating analytical deviations and out of specification results with appropriate rigour and contributing to their root cause resolution.
* Organising the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
* Performing routine auditing of laboratory areas.
* Carrying out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
* Performing technical transfers between internal and external customers.
* Supporting method validation and cGMP stability programs.
* Characterising reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
* Developing, evaluating, and preparing analytical methods and SOPs as required.
* Liaising with manufacturing, technical, and operational quality personnel on relevant aspects of compliance and analytical atypicality.
* Embodying our company values: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements for the role
* Must have a degree in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
* Previous laboratory experience is essential, ideally in a GMP environment.
* Experience and knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques is essential.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Must be flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
* Previous experience with Chromatography Data Systems is essential, preferably Chromeleon.
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
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