Scientist

Broughton Group; Earby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific laboratory is seeking a Scientist to join their Analytical Chemistry team in Earby. The role involves performing chemical analyses on client products and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should be graduates in chemistry or related fields, demonstrating strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including holidays and health care cover.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Broughton Day

Qualifications

• Graduate of chemistry or a related subject.
• 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on client products.
• Prepare reagents and samples used in testing.
• Comply with Quality Management System and laboratory standards.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Proficient with statistical packages

Competent with Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC-FID

GC-MS

Job description

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).

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 accordance with ALCOA principles

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

Essential

Preferred

Good technical problem-solving skills

Able to offer solutions to problems

Good verbal reasoning

Experience with statistical packages

Competent with standard ‘Office’ applications (Excel, Word etc)

Strong individual contributor and team player

Salary and Benefits

Salary £26,250 - £28,450 Graduate Entry Level - £26,250 (40 hour week)

Broughton Day F ixed day off every 3 weeks, (salary sacrifice, terms appl y)

Broughton Day + Fixed day off every 2 weeks (salary sacrifice, terms apply)

Holidays 2 5 days plus recognised bank holidays

O ption to purchase 1 week (terms apply)

Pension Auto-enrolment

Annual Bonus £1,200 based on company and personal performance.

Life Insurance 2 x Death in service

Health Care Cash Plan Health care cover

Apply for this job Share this job Closing Date

31/Aug/2025

Location

Oak Tree House

Department

Analytical Chemistry

Job Title

Scientist

Salary

£26,000. - £28,450

Experience

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience considered

City

Earby BB18

Country

United Kingdom