Analyst - Analystical Chemistry

30 July 2012

This vacancy is now closed

Ref code - 34/120800 Closing Date - 13 August 2012
Location - Edinburgh and Lothian

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Analyst in an Analytical Chemistry Department which is responsible for providing chemistry formulation and analytical support for toxicology areas and external Sponsors.

Job Description

Our business is to provide support to Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Animal Health and Agrochemical companies and work as a CRO partner to develop their range of products.  We recognise that the stakes are higher than ever for these companies to develop their products quicker and more effectively than ever before.

Through our strategic worldwide growth, we have built a company uniquely designed to meet the needs of our clients in a rapidly evolving and demanding product development environment.  Our goal is to continue to develop and expand our business to ensure that we continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.

The main duties of the Analyst include participating in specifically allocated projects whilst taking absolute and sole responsibility for ensuring the quality and accuracy of their own work. 

Duties will include analytical method development and validation, as well as routine analysis in support of major toxicology programmes.  The successful applicant will be expected to introduce ideas for discussion and maintain a legible and permanent record of all results obtained together with relevant supporting data.

Skills / Experience

The ideal candidate will posses the following:

  • Analytical laboratory experience
  • A basic understanding of the pharmaceutical, bio-technology, vet sciences or agrochemicals industry is desirable as well as knowledge of GLP
  • Effective organisational skills and time management are essential as well as the ability to deal with people of all levels and working as part of a team
    Ability to communicate effectively, good problem solving skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and record data accurately
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and some analytical experience using HPLC and GC would be an advantage

Qualifications

You will have graduated with an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a Chemistry related subject

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