Job title: Analytical Method Development Validation Chemist

Location: Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5EL

We are looking for a focused and self-confident individual with a flexible and methodical approach to join our Analytical Development Team in Queenborough, Kent.

About the role

As an Analytical Scientist you will provide timely analytical support, perform test method transfers and validation, facilitate introduction of new analytical equipment and support product, production or test method investigations for new business projects. Your role will also include:

• To produce documentation in support of analytical method verification/validation and method transfer activities.
• To ensure analytical instruments are correctly maintained and calibrated.
• To devise, develop and operate analytical test methods to give the information required for development projects.
• To provide individual test reports for commercial projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honors degree in biology / chemistry (2ii or above) or equivalent
• Experienced in analytical testing in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Thorough understanding of the GLP documentation requirements of a QC lab.
• Experienced in safe working in a micro / chemical testing laboratory.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving abilities.

What we offer you

We want to provide an environment where our colleagues play an active part in the growth of our business. A challenging but supportive environment where talented people can really grow and take advantage of a wide range of diverse opportunities that we offer.

Above all, you can expect a safe, modern, friendly and collaborative working environment. We regularly benchmark ourselves against our industry and we are confident that we offer a competitive salary and benefits packages to all our colleagues including:

• 27 days plus statutory holidays
• A defined contribution company pension scheme
• Life assurance (equivalent to four times your salary)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• All-employee share incentive scheme

About Aesica

Aesica is a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) for developing both active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and finished does forms.

Our state-of-the-art facilities are home to around 1,300 colleagues across six development, manufacturing and operational sites in the UK, Germany and Italy. We are particularly proud of the diverse workforce that we have built. It is this healthy mix of experienced pharmaceutical professionals and ambitious talent that helps us deliver on our business promises of expertise and innovation.

Our culture is driven by five core values.

Integrity > Respect > Team Work > Results Driven > Customer Focus

Integrity drives mutual Respect. Integrity and Respect are the basis for Team Work. Integrity, Respect and Team Work promote a Results Driven and Customer Focused culture.

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