Analytical Chemist - 12 month FTC
Analytical Chemist - 12 month FTC
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Job Description
We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to support the activities of the MHRA Laboratories by undertaking physicochemical testing of chemical and herbal reference materials method validation and method development whilst providing leadership and direction to more junior staff.
The successful candidate will need to work optimally as part of a large and lively team of 30 analytical scientists!
- Analysis of samples e.g. overthecounter medicines antibiotics herbal products and packing material using HPLC GC Mid IR UV spectroscopy wet chemistry and GC/LCMS
- Drafting analytical reports/methods and safety assessments
- Running and interpreting analytical data for validation and quality control
- Adhering and chipping in to an effective quality system ensuring work aligns with ISO/IEC 17025 standards
- Routine maintenance daily performance checks and periodic calibration of equipment
- Leading projects and coordinating staff to ensure key performance indicators are met
- Supporting general lab activities and delivery as the need arises.
Qualifications :
- You will have a sound background in Chemistry at degree level with theoretical knowledge of HPLC GC IR UV spectrometry and titration. Practical experience in the use of at least two of these techniques is desirable.
- Wellorganised and self motivated worker with a high degree of tenacity for solving technical problems.
- Practical work should be methodical tidy and accurate.
- Excellent computing skills should include a familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and will be encouraged to keep full and neat work records.
- Keep a clear and organised bench adhering to health and safety regulations.
Additional Information :
ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing critically important components and solutions into highgrowth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its highquality product portfolio is comprised of 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.
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 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
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
