Analytical Chemist – General Laboratory

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.  The role will involve testing raw materials and finished products to in-house or published methods.  As an Analytical Chemist, you will also be required to use classical and instrumental techniques to pharmacopoeial or other published method sources in an inorganic analytical testing laboratory.  Examples of the types of testing performed are:

• Titrimetry
• UV, Visible and Infra-Red Spectrometry
• Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• Gravimetry
• Polarimetry
• Refractometry

Job Responsibilities

As Analytical Chemist, your responsibilities will include:

• Working in a fast-paced environment with numerous competing deadlines, with the ability to complete all analytical work within required timeframes and meet fast turnaround requirements.
• Compliance with Company regulations including in-house health and safety, GMP, GLP and UKAS Quality requirements.
• Ensuring that high-quality work is carried out in the most efficient manner and minimising errors.
• Execution of own work as well as assisting others.
• Training and development of analytical staff as and when required.

Required experience/qualifications:

• Educated to degree standard in chemistry or a related subject
• Proven experience performing classical wet chemistry techniques, in particular titrimetric and gravimetric techniques, either in the workplace or on a University placement.

Additional knowledge/experience that would be advantageous:

• Proven work experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory and experience in instrumental techniques such as AAS, ICP, UV/Vis spectrometry, Karl Fischer and polarimetry.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:

• Highly motivated with an eagerness to learn
• Good practical analytical skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good numerical skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Flexible approach, with a can-do attitude and willing to work outside normal hours if necessary

Benefits

• Training provided as needed
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

Next steps:

To apply for this role, please click on Apply and upload a copy of your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work full time in the UK.

Butterworth Laboratories reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Required and Advantageous criteria for this role.