Analytical Chemist, Pharmaceutical (HPLC) 12 month fixed term

Analytical Chemist, Pharmaceutical (HPLC) 12 month fixed term

Type: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Derby
Salary: £30,808- £33,956 depending on experience.
Hours: Days (Mon - Friday)

Our client is a well-established and highly respected GMP manufacturing organisation operating within the contract manufacturing sector, they are seeking an experienced HPLC Analyst to join their analytical/stability team on an initial 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern GMP-regulated environment, supporting the testing and release of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products for global markets.

The Role:

• Analytical testing according to cGMP/GLP, SOPs and Work Instructions
• Stability sample and Finished product QC testing
• 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 the testing of ICH stability sample testing, although not essential
• Strong interpersonal skills

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