Quality Control (QC) Chemist

Main Tasks

• Independently carry out a range of tasks in the field of analytics, including qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of various materials associated with the Company’s operations, and testing in-process, raw material and finished products. This will include material sampling, QC analysis, method development analysis, and analysis in support of R&D chemists and production efficiently and accurately.
• Able to perform complex analytical and procedural work and ensure that analytical methods and protocols are rigorously followed. This includes the double checking of works performed by colleagues to ensure reliable results;  
• Planning and organising of the workload, together with the Team Leader, and carry out plans of analytical work within the Quality parameters set out by the Company’s QMS (Quality Management System) to ensure that Client needs are fully met;
• Support and execute laboratory investigations and aid in optimising operations;
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out, and manage project documentation to a suitable level for external examination and/or have the ability to present analytical results verbally to colleagues or clients as requested;
• Fully support administrative aspects of QC operations from an analytical perspective (i.e. specification and analytical method logging procedure, documentation of work, assessing performed work, and traceable storage of all analytical data);
• Assist the QC Team Leader to ensure that all analytical equipment of the Company is maintained to a high standard, that Q.C analytical equipment is subjected to regular calibration, and that suitable records are maintained;
• Work as part of a team to support each other and to ensure the continuous sharing of initiatives, new techniques and methodologies, actively participating in continual improvement initiatives for the department and wider business;
• Work in a clean, safe and tidy manner adhering to company policy on 5S and comply with and influence safe working practices as required;
• Have a strong awareness of all safety requirements for the working area, and abide by all safety rules and regulations imposed by the Company and the department;
• Compile and sign off on Certificates of Analysis prior to product despatch;
• Ensure coverage of operating hours of the production support team, according to the work plan from the supervisor;
• Ensure all SOPs relevant to the QC laboratory are read, understood and up-dated when required;
• Communicate effectively with all levels of colleagues within the Company and with Clients as required;
• Ensure familiarity with all the departments’ instrumentation and software systems (such as ACD labs, Chromeleon and OpenLabs/Chemstation);
• Keep up to date with current practices and relevant scientific progress pertinent to the practice of analytical chemistry.

Requirements

• You will be an organised, flexible individual with good communication and attention to detail.
• You should be qualified to at least degree (BSc) level in a chemistry related subject with at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
• A background of HPLC, GC, IR and UV/Vis is expected. Experience of working to industrial regimes such as GMP, UKAS or others (MHRA, FDA, ICH) is advantageous. 
• You should be proficient in use of MS Office, Word and Excel, along with chemical structure drawing and literature searching tools such as Chemdraw, ACD Labs and Reaxys.
• You will be able to commute reliably to the laboratory base and able to work extended (paid or TOIL) hours on occasions when required.  An ability to be flexible for occasional business travel on business if required will be beneficial.

Benefits

• A professional, dynamic and friendly working environment
• Interesting possibilities to expand your technical knowledge and progress your career
• Competitive salary + a wide range of benefits (including but not limited to medical cover, generous pension, 25 days holiday + BH’s, free on-site gym & parking)
• Flexible working hours (core times to be observed)