Scientist / Analytical Chemist
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).

Responsibilities / Objectives

• 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

Key tasks

• 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

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

Key skills and attributes

• Good technical problem-solving skills - Essential
• Good verbal reasoning - Essential
• Competent with standard MS Office applications - Essential
• Strong individual contributor and team player - Essential
• Experience in statistical packages - Preferred

Salary and benefits
Salary: £27,546.60 - £29,872.50
Broughton Day: Option of a fixed day off every 2 or 3 weeks through salary sacrifice
Holidays: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays. Option to purchase up to 1 week’s holiday through salary sacrifice
Pension: Auto-enrolment
Annual bonus: £1,200 based on company and personal performance.
Life Insurance: 2 x death in service
Health Care: Cash plan

Experience: Degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Industry experience preferred but not essential
Location: Oak Tree House + Coleby House, Barnoldswick
Broughton is an equal opportunities employer.