Analytical Chemist, Pharmaceutical (HPLC)

Type: Permanent
Location: Derby
Salary: £25000 - £32000 depending on experience (company bonus included too)
Hours: Days (Mon - Friday)

Our client, a leading Pharmaceutical manufacturer (CMO) is looking to recruit for an experienced HPLC/GC Analyst; the successful candidate will gain furthered career progression working for a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company who offer a pre-defined development path. The company have a great reputation in the industry and their brands can be recognized in at any major retailer.

The Role:

• Analytical testing according to cGMP/GLP, SOPs and Work Instructions
• Raw Material and Finished product QC testing
• Assisting with batch release
• Routine Quality Control testing using Analytical and Wet Chemistry techniques (HPLC, GC/MS, PH, titrations etc).
• Updating results onto the LIMS system accurately and promptly
• Working to departmental efficiency targets, ensuring timely completion of results
• Adhering to the QMS and GMP/GLP standards at all times
• Reporting and investigating any QC issues that may arise from test work
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot analytical and equipment problems, be pro-active.
• Escalate non-resolvable technical/quality issues to management
• Assist with training of laboratory staff.
• Ensure the laboratory is kept to a standard that meets cGMP and would pass all audits.
• Support other areas of the laboratory as required including calibration and cleaning responsibilities.
• Provide support in the execution of project tasks and paperwork.

The Person:

• Will hold a Degree in a relevant - Scientific discipline (will be Analytical based - Pharmaceutical, Chemistry etc)
• Solid experience in HPLC-UV, GC testing with experience in troubleshooting in an GLP/ GMP setting or similar.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in method development and/or method validation

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