Analytical Chemist

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

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Analytical Chemist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Analytical Chemist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment;
  • Contribute to the development, optimization and validation of analytical methods;
  • Work collaboratively, exhibiting strong teamworking and communication skills;
  • Maintain QC instruments in good working order and report any faults promptly;
  • Participate in verification/validation of analytical methods, drafting method verification protocols/reports, and controlled analysis documents;
  • Prepare out-of-specification (OOS) and deviation documentation as required;
  • Interpret and describe analytical results, explaining them to a wider audience;
  • Carry out QC review of analytical data;
  • QC release raw materials from quarantine for use in GMP manufacture;
  • Maintain accurate and clear laboratory records;
  • Participate in the validation/qualification of laboratory equipment as necessary;
  • ISO 17025 method validation;
  • Undertaking development, validation and transfer of analytical methods;
  • Ensuring all work is carried out to cGMP and strict industry compliance standards;
  • Performing stability studies on client products.

Requirements:

  • Hands on experience running HPLC, GC and / or UPLC;
  • The ability to deliver to deadlines and take a proactive approach to problem solving;
  • Experience working in an industrial laboratory to cGMP;
  • A BSc in Chemistry or equivalent;
  • Familiar with complex analytical instrumentation including HPLC and GC;
  • Willingness to contribute to new ideas and initiatives;
  • Experience as a practising analyst is highly desirable;
  • Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory and written work;
  • An appreciation of quality/regulatory standards and quality systems, in particular the relationship of the MHRA with the pharmaceutical industry;
  • Proven problem-solving abilities;
  • Computer Literate;
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team;
  • Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines;
  • Experience in data evaluation using spreadsheet and statistical tools is desirable;
  • Good theoretical grounding of chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques is essential.