QC Analytical Chemist

Alton, Hampshire

x 8 Month Contract

Day Shift

About the role:

Reporting to the QC Laboratory Supervisor, the purpose of this post is to carry out physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products within the business and release product that has passed QC testing.

The post is laboratory based and requires strict adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Health and Safety Regulations.

Record keeping is required into laboratory books, master documentation and onto computer databases; accuracy and attention to detail are therefore paramount to this role at all times.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct physical, chemical and analytical testing of DI water, raw materials, bulk and finished products in compliance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Laboratory Methods
Release raw materials, bulks and finished goods from quarantine after testing and in compliance with the appropriate Standard Operating Procedures and Laboratory Methods
Participate in the validation of cleaning procedures and other methods as required
Ensure all samples tested are controlled and retained in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
Raise non-conformances for any raw materials, bulks and finished goods that do not meet specification in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures
Assist in the control and maintenance of all laboratory raw material, bulk and finished goods standards in accordance with the relevant SOP or customer\regulatory requirement
Be responsible for the maintenance of databases relevant to all tests performed
Assist in the resolution of technical and quality issues
Operate requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; record data; maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment
Undertake regular routine calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments as specified in agreed schedules
Prepare, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments used in testing
Report any equipment failures to the QC Laboratory Supervisor for resolution
Ensure that safe working practices are followed at all times, and that walkways are kept clear of obstruction
Maintain high standards of GLP and GMP at all times in the laboratory and other accountable areas
Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the QC Laboratory Supervisor or the Quality Manager
Formal Qualifications/Experience:

Degree in chemistry or a chemistry-based subject – Essential
Good understanding of analytical and wet chemistry techniques gained through practical experience – Essential
Practical experience of using HPLC, FTIR & UV/Vis spectrophotometer machines – Essential
Experience of working within a GLP and GMP environment – Desired
Person Specification:

Ability to work individually or as a member of a small team
Ability to organise workload and work proactively on own initiative
Accurate with good attention to detail
Flexibility – ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload
Ability to use computerised information systems to input, retrieve and update all relevant data
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint - moderate understanding is essential