Senior Analytical Chemist

Job Overview

The successful candidates will work as part of the Quality team and will be required to perform chemical testing of raw materials and APIs.

Main Activities/Tasks

• The successful candidate will be required to organise, supervise and assist others in the analysis of raw materials using relevant quality specification, ensuring their fitness for use by production.
• The successful candidate will also be required to plan and schedule analysis for raw material and API release, stability and the vendor accreditation program.

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants must be educated to degree level in a Chemistry related discipline.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years GMP laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of GMP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in technical investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience in executing and leading deviation investigations and CAPAs.
• Experience in carrying out analysis especially HPLC and GC analysis and wet chemistry.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in a dynamic environment
• A proven track record in Health & Safety
• Flexibility to work shift patterns

Duration: 1 Full Time Permanent position and 1 FTC for 9 months to cover a period of maternity leave

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy.
• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted

Benefits:

Free Life Assurance
Company Pension - salary sacrifice scheme
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave
Wedding Leave
Company Sick Pay
Company Maternity / Paternity
Paid bereavement leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Purchase Scheme
Employee Savings scheme
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site free parking
Subsidised Canteen Facilities
Employee Perks scheme
Employee Recognition scheme
Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.