Analytical Chemist (Chromatography)

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Salary: 28,000 to 31,000 per annum depending on experience + Discretionary bonus scheme + Benefits.

Location: Teddington, TW11 8NY

Section: HPLC

Industry: Analytical Chemistry

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Start date: ASAP

Butterworth Laboratories is a busy contract analytical laboratory working primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. The company is independent and prides itself in providing a high quality, reliable analytical service to its clients.

The role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to join the HPLC team in our Chromatography Lab on a full-time permanent basis. In this role, you will responsible for testing raw materials, API and finished products to in-house or published methods. You will ensure results are generated in a timely manner and meet regulatory standards.

Required role specific training will be provided.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Work in our Chromatography laboratory using principally HPLC equipment, but also other techniques, including Gas Chromatography, Ion Chromatography, elemental analysis, TOC and TLC.
• Comply with Company regulations including in-house health and safety, GMP, GLP and UKAS Quality requirements.
• Complete all analytical work within required timeframes in a fast-paced and challenging environment with numerous competing deadlines.

Required experience / qualifications:

• Educated to degree standard in chemistry or a related subject
• Experience working in a laboratory performing HPLC analysis

Additional knowledge / experience that would be advantageous:

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical QC laboratory working to GxP standards.
• Experience of other QC analytical techniques such as titration, gravimetry and uv spectrometry
• Experience using Chromeleon data system

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:

• Good practical analytical skills.
• Highly motivated with an eagerness to learn.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have a flexible approach with a can-do attitude, willing to work outside normal hours if necessary.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills.

Benefits

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

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

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