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
EssentialPreferredGood 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 - £26,250 (40 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 purchase1 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