Scientist

The Scientist is 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).

• 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 accordance with ALCOA principles

• 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
• 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.
• Any other duties as required to fulfil business goals

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative.

Essential

• Good technical problem-solving skills
• Able to offer solutions to problems
• Good verbal reasoning
• Competent with standard 'Office' applications (Excel, Word etc)
• Strong individual contributor and team player

Preferred

• Experience with statistical packages

Salary £26,250 - £28,450 Graduate Entry Level - £26,250

• Broughton Day Fixed day off every 3 weeks (salary sacrifice, terms apply)
• Broughton Day + Fixed day off every 2 weeks (salary sacrifice, terms apply)
• Holidays 25 days plus recognised bank holidays
• Option to purchase 1 week (terms apply)
• Pension Auto-enrolment with Royal London
• Annual Bonus £1,200 based on company and personal performance
• Life Insurance 2 x Death in service
• Health Care Cash Plan Health care cover
• Long term sickness insurance (terms apply)
• Start/Finish Option to start/finish earlier or later (not flexitime)

Closing Date: 28/Feb/2025

Location: Oak Tree House + Coleby House

Department: Analytical Chemistry

Job Title: Scientist

Salary: £26,000 - £28,450

Experience: Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience considered

City: Earby BB18

Country: United Kingdom