Senior Analyst - Chemistry

Smithers, a multinational leader in testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, has been enabling customers to innovate with confidence since 1925. With headquarters in Akron, Ohio, and laboratories in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports industries such as transportation, life sciences, packaging, materials, consumer goods, and energy.

In our Medical Device Testing (MDT) division, we deliver world-class analytical chemistry services tailored to the needs of the thriving medical device and combination drug product sectors. Over the past two years, significant investments in new instrumentation and additional expertise have enhanced our capacity and capabilities.

We are excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Senior Analyst to join our growing Chemistry Department. This role will primarily focus on extractables and leachables testing and is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain GC-MS or LC-MS instrumentation.
• Interpret complex qualitative data from GC-MS or LC-MS analyses.
• Develop and troubleshoot chromatographic methods.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, such as ISO 17025 and cGMP .

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven expertise with GC-MS or LC-MS technologies.
• Strong background in chromatographic method development and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in small molecule identification, mass spectrometry, or metabolite identification (Met-ID) is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.

Why Join Us?

This is a pivotal time to join our Medical Device Testing division, which has experienced consistent growth, offering enhanced career development opportunities.

As a global employer, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension plan.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working hours, including an early finish on Fridays.

Smithers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

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