Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist

An opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Chemist to become a key member of the Quality Team with a leading pharmaceutical multinational The successful candidate will execute and appropriately document testing of Raw Materials, Intermediates, Drug Substance & Drug Product in accordance with Analytical Standards and/or otherapproved protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• To test Raw Materials, Intermediates, Drug Substance & Drug Product in accordance with Analytical Standards and/or other approved protocols.
• To comply with all GMP and analytical procedures relevant to area of work.
• To document all testing activities and to input results into computerised lab systems in accordance with department standards.
• To provide analytical support to product quality investigations and new product demonstrationsunder the supervision of the Laboratory Leader or designate.
• Complete the investigation of laboratory OOSs in line with site anddivisional procedures, and Provide leadership in the laboratory aspects of OOS investigations.
• Complete documentation checks as required fortest packages prior to release.
• To complete testing as required on non routine samples to support process changes, Request for
• To provide lead analytical support to product quality investigations and new productdemonstrations using own initiative and with minimum supervision
• To identify and aid resolution of analytical issues within the laboratory.

Education and Qualifications

Minimum of BSc in Chemistry or related discipline

Relevant GMP standards

Lab safety standards

To perform analytical testing with a high degree of precision and accuracy

To perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

To maintain accurate records in compliance with GMP expectations

To understand and internalise procedures relevant to GMP operations

To communicate clearly and concisely on technical issues

On assignment, to manage specific department projects

To provide training programmes to laboratory staff as assigned

To liaise effectively with external groups.

To act as auditee (in internal and external audits) for assigned areas of responsibility