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Analytical Scientist

SRG
Glasgow
6 days ago
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Job Title:Analytical Scientist – Synergy

Contract:Permanent

Location:Sandwich, Kent

Salary:£35,000 - £37,000


Synergy are currently working with a client that are looking for an Analytical Scientist to join their team. The client organisation is based in Sandwich, Kent.


The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with previous experience of instrumental methods in a pharmaceutical environment and a hands-on approach to their own development.


Synergy, part of SRG, offer a range of scientific solutions to different Clients in the Life Sciences sector. We can offer a competitive salary, a range of excellent benefits and access to training & development opportunities within the role.


Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Carry out all analytical activities required to deliver new respiratory and other medicinal products to clinical studies and commercialization
  • Execute experiments to generate scientific understanding in the development of analytical and materials science methods and during formulation development of new products.
  • Perform analyses related to product development, stability, and process scale up.
  • Process data; highlight aberrant or suspect results and work with supervisor to investigate.
  • Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with the principles of data integrity and good documentation practices.
  • Contribute to project delivery by carrying out other tasks (e.g. laboratory housekeeping, ordering, shipping samples) as required.
  • Adherence to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role


Requirements:

  • Relevant Bachelor of Science Degree (for example Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics) or equivalent, or substantial practical work experience.
  • Experience with HPLC / UPLC
  • Able to organise tasks allocated by supervisor and plan own work to consistently achieve output of high-quality results in a timely manner, following established analytical methods and operating procedures.
  • Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Familiar with basic principles of chemistry.
  • Good IT skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

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