Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist
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Job Description
Main Purpose of Job
To undertake routine and complex analysis of lipids and lipid containing materials cannabis and cannabis products including GLP GCP and GMP samples for external clients from a worldwide customer base carry out method development and validation for commercial application as required and deal with client queries.
Main Duties of Postholder
- Perform routine and complex analysis of lipids lipid containing materials and other natural products using GC GC-MS HPLC LC-MS TLC IR UV and a range of wet chemistry techniques collate and interpret data and produce analytical reports.
- Ensure safety of yourself and others in laboratory by following JHI Health and Safety policies and procedures and reporting any issues to line manager. Prepare review and update health and safety documentation as required.
- Communicate with clients re jobs that are underway and keep track of deadlines.
- Carry out method development method verification/validation as required including resourcing consumables and preparation of protocols and reports
- Work to GMP GCP GLP ISO9001 requirements reporting any non-conformances to line manager.
- Log and perform internal non-conformance deviation and OOS investigations and external complaint/query investigations and define root cause as required in order to implement effective corrective and preventive action.
- Participate in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and standards.
- Log and store samples appropriately and dispose of samples in accordance with the James Hutton Institute policies.
- Carry out instrument calibration and maintenance and trouble shoot problems on instruments and complete associated documentation.
- Review update and create quality system documentation as required: SOPs Analytical Test Methods Protocols Reports etc.
- Order resources/consumables/equipment as required
- Authorise other staff data and reports for external clients
- Train and mentor junior members of staff in analytical methods and equipment operation
- Any other duties as required
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Skills
Essential
- HNC/HND/BSc. in Chemistry or closely related subject
- Substantial understanding of analytical chemistry with experience of organic/lipid analysis using GC-FID HPLC GC-MS TLC and UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Practical experience of Chromatography software applications e.g ChemStation Chromeleon Mass Hunter
- Previous experience of working in an analytical laboratory
- Experience of working in an accredited laboratory (GxP ISO) and Quality Management System documentation
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a self starting individual and as part of a team
- Be well organised efficient and able to work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of working with a large number of commercial clients
- Experience of carrying out method verification/validation and preparation of protocols and reports
- Good understanding of Microsoft access
- Flexibility in approach to learning other disciplines
- Ability to train other staff in analytical techniques to a high level of capability
- Experience of participation in external audits/inspections
Other Skills
- Flexible approach to fit in with demands of the business
- Ability to cope with demanding work schedules
Additional notes/Requirements
Please note location of the laboratory is up 1 flight of stairs with no lift access.
What We Offer
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems. Providing access to professional counsellors psychologists and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems.
Annual Leave Generous entitlement up to 40.5 days a year with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas.
Pension - Employer Contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan and employee contribution flexibility.
Self-managed hours and Flexible Working option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs to create a healthy work life balance.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
Our Values
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Employment Type
Full-Time
