Job Information
CatSci Ltd Analytical Scientist in Cardiff, United Kingdom
Location: Cardiff, UK
Reports to: Analytical Team Leader
Contract: Permanent
Compensation: £30k-40k
Company Benefits: 25 days holidays (increases with tenure) + private medical cover + life cover + pension scheme options + volunteering days + other enhanced company benefits.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Reporting directly to the Analytical Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
With support, acting as the Analytical Lead on customer projects, taking personal responsibility for the quality, integrity, communication, and delivery of science on your projects.
Development and validation of analytical methods for small molecule intermediates, API and drug products (such as LC/GC) and novel solutions that meet our customer expectations and timelines
Analytical problem solving and instrument troubleshooting working as one team with other members of PR&D
Application of digital tools and approaches to deliver fast and efficient process understanding for our clients
Strong safety standards in the laboratory in own work and compliance of team with safety principles, acts as a role model
Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
BSc in Chemistry (or related subject) PhD advantageous
Experience in analytical science with expertise in a field applied to the development of pharmaceutical products or related chemical industries.
Proven ability to develop scientifically sound and robust methods of analysis using HPLC, GC and other related techniques, Experience in writing clear reports from complex analytical data, drawing clear conclusions and the ability to communicate in technical language
Experience in one or more common chromatographic data systems from Agilent, Waters, Thermo, Shimadzu and others
An appreciation of, or expertise in, synthetic chemistry, physical organic, and/or catalysis would be advantageous
Well-developed data management and visualisation skills
Good knowledge of applicable standards and an understanding of HSSE
Person specification
Passion for science is essential, as a member of the AnalytiSci team your role contributes to the success of the organisation
Self-motivated and results-oriented with a clear personal focus on the delivery of project objectives
Enthusiastic, creative, and willing to learn; keen for challenging new experiences
Good communicator, using written and verbal media
Confident to make decisions with integrity to support the business
Strong personal awareness and high levels of emotional intelligence
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to the time and effort needed to develop oneself
Supports a culture of continuous improvement