Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Industry: Analytical Chemistry

Section: Microanalysis and Ion Chromatography

Location: Teddington, TW11 8NY

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per annum depending on experience + Discretionary bonus scheme + Benefits.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Butterworth Laboratories is a busy contract analytical laboratory working primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. The company is independent and prides itself in providing a high quality, reliable analytical service to its clients.

The Role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to join our Microanalysis and Ion Chromatography team on a full-time permanent basis. In this role, you will responsible for testing raw materials, API and finished products to in-house or published methods. You will ensure results are generated in a timely manner and meet regulatory standards.

This is a trainee role with required role specific training being provided.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Work in our Chromatography laboratory using equipment such as elemental analyser, liquid particle sizer, TOC analyser, DSC and Ion chromatography.
• Comply with Company regulations including in-house health and safety, GMP, GLP and UKAS Quality requirements.
• Complete all analytical work within required timeframes in a fast-paced and challenging environment with numerous competing deadlines.

Required experience / qualifications:

• Educated to degree standard in chemistry or a related subject
• Laboratory work experience as part of degree qualification
• Strong knowledge of elemental Microanalysis and Ion Chromatography techniques

Additional knowledge / experience that would be advantageous:

• Proven experience working in a commercial laboratory in a technician capacity
• Practical experience using microanalytical or ion chromatography techniques
• Experience using Chromeleon data system

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities and skills:

• Good practical analytical skills.
• Highly motivated with an eagerness to learn.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have a flexible approach with a can-do attitude, willing to work outside normal hours if necessary.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Training provided as needed
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Group Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work full time in the UK.