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Pharmaceutical - Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry Jobs in Northern Ireland

Pharmaceutical - Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry Jobs in Northern Ireland

Flame Pharma is now working with one of the world’s leaders in providing analytical services, drug development and research services. We are recruiting for an Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry for their laboratory in Northern Ireland to perform, monitor and accept accountability for all assigned analytical duties relating to specific chemistry and/or analytical projects

Key aspects of the Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry opportunity:

• Perform analytical testing in line with project requirements. This includes MS and HPLC analysis and interpretation in support of impurity and metabolite elucidation, chemical development, bioanalysis, stability studies, process development, protein and peptide analysis & radiolabelled projects.
• Develop and suitably validate analytical methods in support of API and/or drug product manufacture and/or stand-alone analytical projects.
• Ensure that all analytical work associated with a project is completed to the required standard and to agreed project timelines and ensure that work is performed using the agreed amount of resource or less.
• Take responsibility for allocated work in order to ensure a successful project outcome as measured by QQTE (Quantity, Quality, Timelines & Efficiency).
• Prepare and review data and documents accurately and efficiently, in-line with the Analytical Department’s culture of Right-First-Time.
• Retain an up to date knowledge of analytical techniques and equipment.
• Be responsible for the management of own work schedule and provide regular updates to line manager and team members.
• Ensure that unplanned deviations (UPDs) are kept to a minimum and that your line manager is notified as soon as UPDs are generated. 
• Ensure that any corrective or preventative action arising from UPDS is completed in full and within allocated timeframes.
• Assist with the identification of alternative test methods and/or equipment to improve efficiency and maximise throughput of testing in the laboratories.
• Make suggestions for the improvement of efficiency and/or reduction in operating costs within the Analytical Department and the wider company.
• Identify incidents of out of specification results and inform the Team Leader
• Assist in the generation of specifications and SOPs relevant to the Analytical Laboratories, ensuring that current versions are available.

Key requirements of the Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry opportunity:

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field
• Previous analytical experience within industry (i.e. pharmaceuticals/fine chemistry)
• Demonstrated hands on experience in LC-MS and GC-MS in an industrial or academic environment
• Experience in interpretation of Mass Spectra for pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical compounds
• Experience of drug substance or drug product analysis in a GMP/GLP environment
• Experience in HPLC method development and validation within a pharmaceutical environment
• Small and large molecule experience is desirable

To apply for this Job or enquire about additional  Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry Opportunities across the UK and Europe - Contact Flame Pharma free phone on 0800 085 0858 or if calling from a mobile on 0115 8114488 or email careers@flamepharma.com

Flame Health Associates LLP incorporating Flame Pharma operates as an Employment Agency & Employment Business

Key Words

Key Words Analytical Chemist Mass Spectrometry, LC-MS, GC-MS, Mass Spectrometry, Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Analytical Chemist, Analytical Scientist, Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemist, HPLC