Laboratory Analyst

An opportunity has arisen for an Analyst to join our existing team within the Pharmaceutical Development and Support (PDS) department at Gosmore, to provide Maternity Cover for a period of 2 years.

The candidate needs to be a hardworking and professional team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are essential for this role, as is the ability to self-motivate under their own initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the Quality Control of raw materials, bulk and finished products in accordance with relevant authorised test procedures using HPLC, GC and wet chemical techniques.
• Carry out the analysis of products to provide stability data for new product development and for the routine ongoing stability monitoring of commercial products in compliance with authorised test procedures using HPLC, GC, and wet chemical techniques.
• Perform all manual and automated tests and assays in accordance with GMP to a high level of accuracy and precision and to operate associated analytical equipment.
• Carry out the collection, processing and reporting of data using software packages such as a chromatography data system (Chromeleon), LIMS, Excel and Word.
• Take equal part in the overall running of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, calibration of apparatus and other general duties such as solvent disposal.

Attributes:

To apply for this position, you will ideally need to have the following:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a chemistry-based discipline.
• A minimum of a years’ relevant experience in an analytical testing role, preferably in a GMP environment.
• Some experience in the techniques of HPLC and GC analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office - particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with chromatography data handling software and LIMS would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and the ability to self-motivate under your own initiative.
• Collaborative skills to work closely with colleagues and managers.
• Use of software packages, such as Chromatography Data Handling, LIMS and Excel, for the collection, processing and reporting of data.