Analytical Scientist

Job Summary

This Analytical Scientist role sits in our Technical Service Team in the wider Research & Development Team. This role undertakes a range of routine and investigative analyses and provides a range of analytical methods to assist R&D with nutritional claim substantiation, due diligence, labelling and ingredient stability. This role is a 12 months fixed term contract to cover a secondment in our team.

About the job

•    To assist and support the delivery of new products, claims and technology development programmes that contribute to the growth requirements of the Business using chemical analysis.
•    Conduct analytical testing of samples submitted for routine testing.
•    Conduct analytical assessment of raw materials.
•    Conduct analytical testing of samples as part of stability testing protocols.
•    To accurately record results of analysis within LIMS in order to track and report product performance. 
•    Planning/Organizing prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
•    Assistance with the development and updating of SOPs and laboratory documentation 
•    Support any external or internal audits where required. 
•    To support the laboratory operation in line with calibration and maintenance requirements.
•    To ensure all laboratory work is performed in accordance with GLP to support laboratory accreditation and in line with COSHH and H&S procedures.
•     To participate in internal and external Quality control programmes and proficiency testing.
•    Work with the Senior Analytical Scientist to explore technologies / methodologies and analytical method development to deliver the agreed programme on time and on budget.
 

You should apply if you can demonstrate the skills and behaviours

• Qualification in Analytical Chemistry, Food Science or related subject with chemistry content.
• Demonstrated practical experience in a related industry or university.
• Great attention to detail 
• Good communication skills, ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of organisation 
• Good knowledge of analytical methods including GC, GC/MS, HPLC, HPLC/MS, IC, HunterLab Colourimeter, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Good knowledge of GLP & COSHH.