Analytical Chemist

Based in Belfast, this company is setting the standard for the production of e-liquid and nicotine products throughout the UK and Ireland, quickly gaining a reputation as industry leaders at the forefront of innovation and e-liquid technology.

They work with some of the most prestigious and successful domestic and global brands, creating for them original, unique products, ensuring that all our testing procedures are of the highest possible quality.

They provide cutting-edge chemical testing and analysis using the latest toxicology research data and constantly update regulatory guidance to ensure that all our e-liquid products are fully compliant at every step of the testing process, from initial formulation to packaging and delivery.

Role:
Part of the laboratory team that is responsible for the analysis of raw materials, in-process and release samples of production materials.

You will work closely with the Laboratory Team Leader and Production Supervisor to provide successful operation of the analytical function, including;

- Raw material analysis
- In-process and release analysis
- TPD testing
- Adherence to product specifications
- Analytical methods
- Timelines
- Delivery of analytical results as per the production schedule
- Adherence to quality procedures and associated paperwork completion.

Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for analysis of contract analytical samples
- Ensure all methods are performed to good laboratory practices and in any case to the standard in ISO 17025
- Ensures that all works are complete on time, including peer review, checking and verification as required
- Provide reports on laboratory performance to senior management/directors as requested/required
- Performs analysis as and when required to achieve timescales

Personal Skillsets:
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or associated discipline
- Laboratory experience, specifically chromatography including HPLC, GC-FID and GC-MS as well as wet chemistry techniques
- Experience in working in regulated laboratories
- Full understanding and experience in Quality Management Systems
- Good interpersonal skills - both face-to-face and via email, telephone and other media
- Proven experience of working with in a fast moving, pressurised production/analytical environment, ideally within a bottling/manufacturing facility
- Demonstrable ability to plan ahead and to flexible deadlines - minimum 3 months
- Strong computer skills - Word, Excel - use of CRM and stack control databases an advantage
- Driven - experience of an entrepreneurial/start-up environment advantageous

These roles and responsibilities are not exhaustive and the role/responsibilities are expected to expand in line with business growth and with personal & professional development goals of the Logistics Supervisor.