Analytical Chemist
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Job Summary
Join our team of 30 Analytical Scientists and play a key role in protecting public health.
We are seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist to support MHRA Laboratories with high-quality physico-chemical testing. The role includes method development validation and technical leadership of junior analysts.
About the Role
In this hands-on laboratory position you will analyze a diverse range of samples. These include British Pharmacopoeia Chemical reference substances (BPCRS) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) over-the-counter medicines antibiotics herbal products and packaging materials. You will use techniques such as:
- HPLC and GC
- GC/LC-MS
- Mid-IR Raman and UV spectroscopy
- Dissolution
- Wet chemistry
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work with world-class technology and methodologies allowing you to determine the composition of various substances with precision. Your work will be pivotal in ensuring flawless results that meet the highest standards of public health protection.
You will also be responsible for:
- Drafting analytical reports methods and safety assessments
- Running interpreting and validating analytical data
- Contributing to the maintenance of our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited quality system
- Performing routine maintenance calibration and daily performance checks on laboratory equipment
- Working independently on projects coordinating workloads and supporting Senior Analytical Chemists to achieve key performance indicators
- Supporting wider laboratory operations as required
Your role will be integral to the success of our team. You will strictly follow protocols apply new methods and compete to deliver accurate and reliable results. Collaboration is key and you will play a meaningful role in upholding our outstanding standards.
Qualifications :
About You
You will have:
- A degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry (or a closely related field) with a solid theoretical understanding of HPLC GC IR UV spectrometry and titration
- Practical experience with at least two of these analytical techniques
- A methodical organised and accurate approach to laboratory work
- Strong problem-solving skills and the tenacity to tackle technical challenges
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to maintain clear detailed and accurate records
- A dedication to maintaining a clean safe and well-organised work environment
Your proven analytical skills and ambition will be vital in driving our research forward. We value meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative spirit that fosters innovation and excellence. Your contributions will be instrumental in achieving our mission to safeguard public health through rigorous scientific analysis. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow with us and make a lasting impact in the field of analytical chemistry!
Additional Information :
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range.
LGCs National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government business healthcare and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories as well as hosting the unique function of the Government Chemist.
OUR VALUES
- PASSION
- CURIOSITY
- INTEGRITY
- BRILLIANCE
- RESPECT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.
For more information about LGC please visit our website National Laboratories & Science - LGC
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Employment Type :
Full-time
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