Analytical Chemist

Key responsibilities include:

·      Carry out analytical testing in a timely manner for analytical method development, analytical testing, validation and qualification, where appropriate to ensure project deadlines are achieved for:

o   Campaign support,

o   Material release,

o   R&D Chemistry lab work (use-tests, familiarisation experiments),

o   Material Stability program,

o   Reference standard qualification,

o   Analytical investigations.

·      Prepare, review and execute analytical protocols.

·      Prepare and review analytical reports.

·      Ensure all documentation is completed to the required standard, right first time, in compliance with local procedures and in a timely manner.

·      Ensure all instrumentation used is within calibration and is correctly maintained.

·      Liaise with AR&D Senior Analytical Chemists to obtain technical support with instrumentation/analytical methodology and laboratory investigations/quality events or related issues.

·      Ensure training is completed before execution of a task.

·      Attend weekly team meetings and participate in a culture, which is committed to high performance,

innovation, and continuous improvement and promotes idea sharing.

·      Meet with manager to discuss performance, provide feedback and identify any development opportunities.

·      Ensure GMP Compliance of laboratory operations and documentation, including testing, write ups, review and approval of protocols, reports and change controls.

·      Ensure a safe work environment for oneself and all employees.

·      Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in the laboratory.

Required Key Skills and Experience include:

·      Ideally a BSC/MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent. Preferably a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience in analytical activities/QC environment within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

·      Excellent core competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, technical writing skills.

·      Strong technical background in chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.

·      Ability to work to tight timelines.

·      Good Troubleshooting skills.

·      Openness to change, receptive to new ideas.

·      Knowledge of FDA and European GMPs requirements, particularly pertaining to laboratory operations.