Job Description

Job Category: PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES:ABOUT YOUAs the Senior Scientist, you will be a customer focused and detail orientated individual with clear written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly convey processes, results and key messages and able to build rapport, quickly and effectively.Required skills and experience:

• IT literate.
• Strong numeracy skills with the knowledge of calculating and tabulating results.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate systems and procedures relevant to scientific and analytical methodologies, required regulatory standards, research/regulatory procedures and instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, laboratory performance standards, handling chemicals, COSHH.
• Degree level required within relevant science or hold significant experience which has been obtained within a scientific or industry setting.
• Knowledge and experience of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry ideally with a GMP focus.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYPrimarily, the role will work as an integral part of the Technical Team within the Laboratory. Daily, you will have the ability to carry out duties including preparation and analysis of samples using a variety of analytical techniques. Working both on your own and partnering with more junior analysts, this role will provide you with the opportunity to grow your leadership skills within a closely monitored environment and gain experience of a wide variety of analytical techniques.Key activities:

• Performing sample preparation and analysis using multiple analytical techniques.
• Following specified methods and protocols without supervision.
• Evaluating instrument output, recognising artefacts and leading laboratory investigations.
• Assessing and interpreting data against product specifications and trend data.
• Planning their own time and that of one or two others to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Communicating with key stake holders to provide regular updates in a variety of formats.

WHAT WE OFFERJoin Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

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