Job Description
Analyst
Posting Start Date:  8/28/26
Country/Region:  United Kingdom
State/Province: 
Job Location:  Elstree
Place of Employment:  Onsite
Contract Duration:  Permanent
Analyst

Start your scientific career where your work can make a meaningful difference. 

As a Chemistry Analyst, you will play an important role within the Quality Laboratory team, carrying out laboratory testing, supporting documentation activities, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the department. This position would suit someone with hands-on laboratory experience who is comfortable working to defined procedures and quality standards, and who is keen to continue developing their skills within a regulated environment.

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • To perform a wide variety of testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
  • Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
  • To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
  • To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
  • To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required
  • To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
  • Ensure good stock control.
  • To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).

Qualifications:

  • A degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biological Sciences,, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology.
  • An understanding of laboratory operations and practical scientific work, including the importance of following defined procedures and maintaining accurate records.
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment, gained through employment, an industrial placement, university study or other relevant practical laboratory activity.
  • Practical experience using analytical equipment and pipettes safely, accurately and in line with laboratory procedures.
  • Experience preparing clear and accurate scientific or laboratory reports.