Scientist Placement - CMC - Fordham

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Deadline: 23rd December 2020
Salary: £15,990
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
Location: East of England
City: Fordham, Cambridgeshire

Scientist Placement - CMC - Fordham

13 Month Student Placement Opportunity (aimed at applicants currently undertaking a relevant degree)

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside our industry leading scientists in our GLP/GMP and ISO accredited laboratories. You will gain a wide range of practical laboratory skills which are supported by our in-house training. There is also the potential for employment after graduation!

Within the CMC department in Fordham, Cambridgeshire we use LC, GC and ICP as well as MS techniques for the trace analysis of small and large molecule impurities in drug formulations, to ensure they are safe for patients to take.

You will increase your knowledge of all things to do with a regulated laboratory and its techniques, from validation, sample analysis to investigations and reporting.

Job purpose

The placement position in Fordham, Cambridgeshire is mainly focused on the analysis of propellant gas for the use in inhalers. After general training in all things CMC and GMP you will be learn how to perform a wide range of tests, that include wet chemistry, GC, FTIR and Karl Fisher.

You will be trained to work independently and involve yourself in all parts of the work, both in the lab and out of it (for instance reporting, customer interaction and quality processes, such as laboratory investigations).

This placement will give you a wide range of experiences that will be invaluable for your future career.

Person specification:

  • Studying towards a Degree in Chemistry, Material Science or related subject
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team
  • Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Highly motivated
  • Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives

We offer a flexible approach to work, in a friendly and informal environment. As well as a competitive salary, we offer a range of flexible benefits including a group personal pension plan, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and many more.

*If your application is successful, you will need to available a skype interview early January 2021*

About LGC

LGC is a leading provider of drug development solutions, offering world-class bioanalytical and CMC analytical services.

LGC is an international life sciences measurement and testing company, building leading positions in sustainably growing markets.

We provide reference materials, genomics solutions and analytical testing products and services, based on our innovations and own intellectual property. We work with customers in the pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors as well as with governments and academia to achieve excellence in investigative, diagnostic and measurement science.

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