Scientist - Coventry, United Kingdom - Medherant Ltd

Description

• Working in a tidy, organised and timely fashion, in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Ensuring the laboratory, instruments and glassware are regularly cleaned and kept tidy
• Preparing adequate reagents, samples and supplies for studies
• Developing and validating analytical methods using available instruments and techniques
• Performing analysis and studies as required maintaining high quality standards and in accordance with SOPs
• Recording all results clearly and precisely in laboratory books and electronic records, ensuring all data is captured
• Backup raw data and processed analytical results scan laboratory books and regularly copy electronic files to external hard drives
• Performing data analysis as required
• Writing analytical method development reports and associated SOPs
• Reporting results to Senior/Principal scientist and assist in report writing as required
• Maintaining laboratory instruments, ensuring routine checks and basic maintenance are carried out and documented accordingly
• Performing advance analytical instrument maintenance if required and competent
• Ensuring correct waste handling and disposal

• Minimum BSc in chemical and related sciences or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with NMR, GPC, HPLC, FTIR, GC-MS and related techniques.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data using specific data analysis packages.
• Proven track record of delivering effectively to deadlines within academic or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be practical, diligent and conscientious, able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Be able to uphold and comply with the statutory provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other relevant legislation and policies or procedures relating to Health & Safety at Work.
• Understand COSHH and risk assessments for procedures in the laboratory
• Aware of PPE and ensure it is used in accordance with Health and Safety and SOPs
• Be eligible to work full time in the UK without restriction.

• 25 days annual leave, Plus Bank Holidays
• Annual company and personal performance bonus
• Private healthcare and company pension schemes
• Personal development and training plan
• Occupational Health support
• Free on site parking