Role: Lab Chemist
Location: St Helens
Salary: £26,250 (dependant on age and experience)
Summary
We Help Recruit are looking to recruit a Lab Chemist in St Helens.
About Our Client
An established life sciences manufacturer is seeking a Lab Chemist within a collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for individuals with a passion for science and strong attention to detail.
The Role
The Lab Chemist will be responsible for conducting analysis and purification of custom and catalogue peptides using a range of Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy systems, performing manual solution phase modifications and cleavage of the peptide from the resin.
Lab Chemist Responsibilities
• Perform Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis (SPPS) of custom and catalogue peptides using automated synthesisers.
• Carry out manual on-resin modifications and peptide cleavage from the resin.
• Conduct analysis and purification of peptides using Chromatography and Mass Spectroscopy systems.
• Perform manual solution-phase modifications and peptide cleavage.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in line with ISO 13485 regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of processes.
• Participate in research and innovation projects to support continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technological developments.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members.
Benefits
• Flexible working hours 37.5/week (core hours 9.30-11.45 and 14.15-16.00).
• Annual Incentive Pay (performance based).
• Holidays start at 20 days (plus all Bank Holidays), rising by 2 days per year to a maximum of 30 days.
• Employer Contribution Pension scheme, employee contributions matched by the company to a maximum of 5%.
• Long service rewards.
How To Apply
If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Lab Chemist position, press the apply now button and one of our dedicated Recruiters will be in touch.
Our client are an equal opportunities employer who welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, they are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments