Analytical Chemist/Laboratory Technician

Riada Resourcing
Coleraine
3 years ago
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Analytical Chemist/Laboratory Technician- Coleraine - Permanent £Negotiable salary Permanent  Monday to Friday, weekends off  Leading manufacturer Long term career opportunity Duties: Gravimetric analysis: weighing and the use of balances Volumetric analysis: Acid base, Non-Aqueous, KFR and automatic titrations Chromatography: High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), Gas Liquid Chromatography (G.C.) and Head Space Chromatography Spectroscopy: Infra-Red (FTIR), Ultra Violet / Visible (UV/ VIS) and Polarimetry Preparation of solutions, standards, buffers and eluents Environmental testing and the disposal of waste General laboratory techniques To design and carry out validations of analytical methods To prepare reports, analytical protocols and standard operating procedures as directed To participate in the training of new employees To arrange qualification of laboratory equipment Carry out share of housekeeping in the laboratory and the cleaning of glasswareCriteria: Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biology related subject. Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet technologies. Experience of working in a GMP/GLP environment. Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, in particular US FDA or UK MHRA. Resourceful and self motivated. Capable of working in a team environment under strict regulatory requirements. To have a sound working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices If you are interested in a position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply online, email or call Heather on to find out about other, more suitable positions.

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