Chemistry Analyst

Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), part of Kedrion Biopharma, is recruiting a Chemistry Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract.

As a Chemistry Analyst at BPL, you'll play a vital role in the Quality Laboratory function  by taking and testing samples in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures, BPL Policies, and to the principles of GMP.

Experience in a lab setting, especially in a GMP environment with pipettes and UV, is advantageous. 

If you are driven, eager to contribute, and have some experience with lab work, we want to hear from you 

This job is on a double days’ shift - Monday to Friday only, 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, rotating weekly.

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).

• To make recommendations for documentation revision.

• Undertaking administrative activities.

• To organise own assigned working activities. To be responsible for reporting issues or delays to next line management.

• To perform any other aspects of laboratory testing and support the objectives of the department as required.
  

Project Management

• Assist is projects as and when required (including but not limited to; testing of samples, preparation of components, reporting of results, etc.)

Skills & experience to help you within the role –

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry

• Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular word and excel at an intermediate level.
  

• Communication skills – Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers peers and clients.
  

• Practical laboratory skills
  

• Understanding of GMP/GLP.
  

• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.

• Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.

• Knowledge of stock control and budgeting in own area
  

• Experience using analytical equipment and pipettes

• Experience writing reports

• Able to work effectively with others

In return we offer -

We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Employee assistance programme
• My Healthy Advantage phone app
• Virtual GP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsided canteen

BPL is located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in a secure campus surrounded by natural beauty, greenery, lakes and wildlife. To be part of our brilliant team, please apply today.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.