Analytical and Formulations Chemist

Job Title: Analytical and Formulations Chemist

Essential Requirements: Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material sciences. Experience in analytical, formulation, and synthetic chemistry

Masters degree preferred

Responsibilities:

• Sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using current pharmacopoeias, any associated ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV), as appropriate
• Designing and executing complex studies on multivariate formulations
• Analyze results of experimental studies and write reports for both corporate records and regulatory bodies
• Providing reports, including analytical reports (for raw materials and finished products), Certificates of Analysis (CoA) (for finished products) and stability reports
• Knowledge of common formulation techniques and methodologies
• Stability testing of products for new formulations and ongoing stability trials, using physical (pH, viscosity) and instrumental (HPLC, UV) techniques as appropriate
• Developing and/or performing all formulation requirements on new formulas; includes creation of theoretical formulation, bench mix development, product description/formulation sheet, lab tests, stability testing/ monitoring, color verification, etc.
• Writing analytical specifications using current pharmacopoeias and reviewing existing analytical specifications
• Assist in verification studies as required
• Participates in process improvement and product investigations
• Reformulate to improve existing products as needed
• Constructs experimental studies intended to provide supporting data or to resolve technical issues encountered during a project
• Produce “check batches” of problem batches for root cause analysis
• Calibrating analytical equipment as required
• Ensuring that procedures are carried out carefully and accurately to eliminate errors
• Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion
• Ability to explain to explain analytical work and progress to other personnel or trainees present in the organization
• Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies
• Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Undertaking any other duties, either for this department or any other department within the business, which may be requested by the manager, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood

Person Profile:

• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level
• Highly proficient in the use of key analytical equipment (HPLC, IR, UV) and the testing of finished products
• Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels
• Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail
• First class planning, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively using own initiative
• Committed to learning and development
• Training: You will receive on the job training and other specific training, as agreed and required