Analyst

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As a Chemistry Analyst, you will play an important role within the Quality Laboratory team, carrying out laboratory testing, supporting documentation activities, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. This position would suit someone with hands-on laboratory experience who is comfortable working to defined procedures and quality standards, and who is keen to continue developing their skills within a regulated environment.

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site. Duties & Responsibilities:

• To perform a wide variety of testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
• Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
• To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
• To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
• To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required
• To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
• Ensure good stock control.
• To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biological Sciences Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology.
• An understanding of laboratory operations and practical scientific work, including the importance of following defined procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, gained through employment, an industrial placement, university study or other relevant practical laboratory activity.
• Practical experience using analytical equipment and pipettes safely, accurately and in line with laboratory procedures.
• Experience preparing clear and accurate scientific or laboratory reports.