Job Title: Particle Characterisation Scientist

Location: South West Cambridgeshire

Salary: GBP25k - GBP32k dependant on experience

Benefits: Pension scheme and life assurance package up to 6 times annual salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bonus scheme, flexible working hours, enhanced maternity benefits

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday

About the company

Our client prides itself on the time they invest to develop each member of their staff. Regular appraisals are carried out and opportunities are provided to gain qualifications and regular pay rises, leading to fast-track career development.

Responsibilities of the Particle Team Leader:

Support full analytical testing of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical products, according to cGMP standardsCarry out quantitative measuring of compounds in an array of formulations, assisting product development, batch certification and stability testing.Follow all working instructions and communicate well within your team and with other departments Plan and carry out work in order to complete projects successfully.Document and report all analytical activities and results accurately. The successful Laboratory Team Leader will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

Be degree qualified in Chemistry or equivalent scientific disciplineHave analytical chemistry knowledge with experience of techniques such as HPLCExperience of particle analysis of inhaled and nasal products using Sympatec, Proveris, Freeman powder rheometers or Malvern equipment would be essentialIdeally previous experience of working in a cGMP Laboratory Be able to write reports and study protocols with little supervisionBe IT literateTo be able to deliver the best customer service with integrity and honestyBe a self-starter who is results driven Please apply online if you feel you match the criteria and want to work for a growing, forward thinking company.