QC Analytical Chemist

QC Analytical Chemist

Alton

Late Shift 2.00pm - 10.00pm Monday - Friday

About the role:

Reporting to the QC Laboratory Supervisor, the purpose of this post is to carry out physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products within the business and release product that has passed QC testing.

The post is laboratory based and requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health and Safety Regulations.

Record keeping is required into laboratory books, master documentation and onto computer databases; accuracy and attention to detail are therefore paramount to this role at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Laboratory Methods
• Release raw materials, bulks and finished goods from quarantine after testing and in compliance with the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Methods
• Participate in the validation of cleaning procedures and other methods as required
• Ensure all samples tested are controlled and retained in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
• Raise non-conformances for any raw materials, bulks and finished goods that do not meet specification in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist in the control and maintenance of all laboratory raw material, bulk and finished goods standards in accordance with the relevant SOP or customer\regulatory requirement
• Be responsible for the maintenance of databases relevant to all tests performed
• Assist in the resolution of technical and quality issues
• Operate requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; record data; maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Undertake regular routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments as specified in agreed schedules
• Prepare, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments used in testing
• Report any equipment failures to the QC Laboratory Supervisor for resolution
• Ensure that safe working practices are followed at all times, and that walkways are kept clear of obstruction
• Maintain high standards of GLP and GMP at all times in the laboratory and other accountable areas
• Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the QC Laboratory Supervisor or the Quality Manager

Formal Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in chemistry or a chemistry-based subject – Essential
• Good understanding of analytical and wet chemistry techniques gained through practical experience – Essential
• Practical experience of using HPLC, FTIR & UV/Vis spectrophotometer machines – Essential
• Experience of working within a GLP and GMP environment – Desired

Person Specification:

• Ability to work individually or as a member of a small team
• Ability to organise workload and work proactively on own initiative
• Accurate with good attention to detail
• Flexibility – ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload
• Ability to use computerised information systems to input, retrieve and update all relevant data
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint - moderate understanding is essential