Our scientists are part of Broughton’s Laboratory Operations team. Principally responsible for performing chemical analyses on customers’ products within agreed deadlines and quality standards (GMP, ISO, UKAS).

The key responsibilities of the Scientist / Analytical Chemist are:-

• Perform analytical testing on client products
• Adhere to study protocols
• Adhere to company policy and procedure e.g. Dignity at work, Health & Safety, ALCOA
• Record data in a timely and accurate manner

The key tasks you will perform include:-

• To perform chemical analysis to produce high-quality, compliant data for clients within the agreed timeframes.
• Preparation of reagents
• Preparation of samples and standards used in the testing
• Instrumental techniques to be employed include:
  • HPLC, LC-MS
  • GC-FID, GC-MS
  • CETI-8
• Maintaining the standards of housekeeping required in the laboratory
• Production of data in accordance with the Quality Management System, including but not limited to, data tabulation and verification of data and workbooks.
• Comply with the instructions given in test methods/study plans etc. Any deviation from these instructions should be documented and communicated directly to the line manager or study director/principal investigator for studies. 

As a more experience scientist you will also:-

• Train out study protocols and investigate OOT results, authoring non-conformances, e.g. INC’s and Deviations.
• Support client projects through writing and reviewing protocols, booking in samples and coordinating subcontracted analytical requirements.
• Analysis and verification of scientific data, interpreting results and communicating results effectively, through both written and verbal communication.
• Use a variety of data handling/manipulation programmes to ensure data is provided in a clear and legible format e.g. Excel, Crystal Reports and/or Minitab.

We welcome applications from recent graduates, particularly those who have relevant laboratory experience; along with scientists who have more extensive experience with HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, GC-FID and CETI-8.

Salary ranges from £27,500 for a newly qualified scientist to £32,500 for those with practical experience.

For more information and to apply go to www.broughton-group.com and head to our careers page, or email hr@broughton-group.com