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Analytical Scientist

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Description

Analytical Scientist II

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How will you make an impact?

To analyse raw materials and other samples using approved analytical methods

To assist in the investigation of problems relating to the quality of materials.

Sample incoming raw material for QC laboratory according to Thermofisher procedures

What will you do?
  • To analyse materials by approved analytical methods to an appropriate level of accuracy and precision.

  • To organise their personal allocation of work to reflect the priorities of the business.

  • To select / develop an appropriate method for approval if no approved method exists.

  • To calibrate analytical instruments before commencing work as required by the methods and work instructions of the quality systems.

  • To work in accordance with the requirements of the quality systems, their associated procedures and working instructions.

  • To raise issues and highlight the action that is being taken whenever analytical problems might delay the approval of material.

  • Identify quality issues and use problem solving skills to investigate.

  • When analysing materials, to achieve the required standards of precision and accuracy whilst meeting the departments agreed target times.

  • To keep an accurate and up-to-date record of all work and observations in the manner set out in the appropriate quality system.

  • To update the Laboratory Information Management System ensuring that the data is available so that the release of quarantined material is not delayed.

  • When using instruments maintain them in good order, report defects and effect any repairs as directed

  • To write procedures and to carry out assessments as required.

  • To work in a safe and planned manner having regard for their own personal safety and the safety of others. Company EHS policies must be adhered to. Following prescribed safety instructions, wearing prescribed personal protective equipment and adherence to the company policy for the consumption of food and drink is mandatory. To carry out departmental safety audits on a rota basis.

  • To have regard for 6S, housekeeping and to keep their own and the communal work areas clean, tidy, and safe.

  • To handle chemicals safely and to inform the business of any unsafe procedures, practices or incidents that occur. To ensure that all waste material is disposed of in line with agreed protocols.

  • Effectively perform your duties whilst always acting in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

  • Embrace and participate in PPI initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry qualification (prefer HNC or equivalent working experience)

  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment

  • Ability to understand and respond to written and spoken English.

  • Ability to work accurately and with precision

  • Experience of analytical instrumentation

  • Decision making – reasoned judgment

  • Multitasking

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one global team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Job posted: 2024-03-05

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