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Analytical Support Chemist
Analytical Support Chemist – Runcorn, Cheshire, UK
At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF&EM), your work shapes the materials that power everyday life—from healthcare, to infrastructure, to technologies driving a sustainable future. Join a collaborative, worldwide team where purpose and impact converge.
A welcoming environment nurtures diverse perspectives, innovation, and professional growth. As part of Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, you’ll contribute to a culture that values authenticity, well-being, and continuous learning, supported by a competitive compensation package.
Main Purpose
As an Analytical Support Chemist based at Runcorn, Cheshire, UK, you will:
- Support the design, development, installation, validation, and continuous improvement of analytical instruments, methods, and technology
- Ensure pharmaceutical cGMP compliance for Medical QC laboratories on-site (Rocksavage) and at third-party locations
- Implement new laboratory systems, processes, and procedures aligned with high industry standards
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational Support
- Provide expert analytical knowledge and problem-solving support to Medical QC teams and external customers for production/product quality issues.
- Define, source, implement, and validate new analytical equipment, instruments, and systems to meet evolving testing requirements.
- Maintain and calibrate QC analytical equipment per laboratory procedures and schedules, ensuring availability for production needs.
- Manage complex chemical safety risks using risk assessment methodology in hazardous environments.
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Process Improvement
- Lead or collaborate on technical projects to enhance laboratory efficiency, compliance, and IT systems.
- Work closely with production, technical, and QC teams to bridge gaps between process needs and analytical solutions.
Training & Development
- Train and coach technical and QC teams on analytical techniques, test methods, and laboratory systems as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements
- HNC/HND in Chemistry
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry or a related subject
Key Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in pharmaceutical cGMP laboratory operations and pharmacaceutical standards compliance.
- Familiarity with analytical method development, particularly gas chromatography (GC) and related CDS systems.
- Proven ability to implement, validate, and optimise analytical methods and systems to GMP standards.
- Proficiency in technical and quality documentation, including drafting, reviewing, and approving procedures, plans, protocols, and reports.
- Expertise with laboratory IT systems (LIMS, CDS, EQMS, MS Office) with some capacity for super user or system administration.
- Experience in continuous improvement methodologies, such as VSM, RCA, or 5S protocols (desirable).
- Awareness of data integrity processes and best practices (desirable).
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Success Behaviours
To thrive at Orbia, demonstrate:
- Self-Driven Growth: Commit to personal and team development.
- Collaboration & Inclusion: Foster an inclusive, innovative culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Results-Driven: Deliver impactful outcomes aligned with business priorities.
- Visionary Leadership: Provide clear direction to guide projects and teams forward.
Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials continues to lead as a global innovator in fluoroproducts, delivering solutions for electric vehicles, healthcare, lightweight construction, climate resilience, and chemical safety. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in building a more sustainable and connected world.
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