Analytical Support Chemist

What if your work could shape the materials that power everyday life — from the cities we live in, to the healthcare we rely on, to the technologies driving our future?

At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF&EM), this is exactly what we do. Count on a welcoming environment where purpose meets impact. Here, we collaborate across the Americas, Europe and Asia to develop, manufacture and supply fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in advancing life around the world.

We foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, where you can contribute authentically, and where innovation and well-being go hand in hand. We encourage our people to grow, explore new solutions and become the best version of themselves. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for an Analytical Support Chemist to be based at Runcorn, Cheshire, UK.

Main Purpose

To support the design, development, installation, validation and improvement of analytical instruments, methods and technology for the Medical QC laboratories on site at Rocksavage and at third party locations as required. The role will support the implementation of new and improved laboratory systems, processes and procedures in line with pharmaceutical cGMP standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert analytical knowledge and problem-solving support to Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials Medical QC teams and external customers to resolve production or product quality-related problems.
• Define, source, implement and validate new analytical equipment, instruments, and systems to meet current and future Medical QC testing requirements.
• Maintain & calibrate QC analytical equipment in line with laboratory procedures & schedules; always ensure availability of critical equipment to support production.
• Lead or support technical projects to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and/or compliance of laboratory processes, procedures, and IT systems.
• Work closely with production, technical and QC teams to understand production processes and analytical requirements to support problem-solving and/or improvement activities.
• Provide training and coaching in analytical techniques, test methods and/or laboratory systems to technical and QC teams as required.
• Manage the complex safety challenges of high hazard chemical analysis including the application of risk assessment / risk management methodology.

Qualifications

Minimum: HNC/HND Chemistry.

Desirable: Degree in Chemistry or related subject.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• Pharmaceutical cGMP laboratory operations.
• Analytical method development to cGMP standards including gas chromatography and associated CDS systems.
• Implementation, testing & validation of analytical equipment & methods to pharmaceutical GMP standards.
• Creating, reviewing, and approving technical / Quality documentation including procedures, plans, protocols & reports.
• Use of laboratory IT systems (LIMS, CDS, EQMS, MS Office etc.) including super user / system administration roles.
• Lean / continuous improvement, e.g. VSM, RCA, 5S, etc. would be desirable.
• Data integrity processes & procedures would be desirable.

Behaviours that can help you succeed at Orbia: 

• Develop yourself & Others
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF&EM) business is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives and shortening the path to a sustainable, circular economy. Backed by over 38 years of experience, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF&EM) products are used in a vast range of applications including electric vehicles and energy storage, urban and rural infrastructure, indoor climate management, food and medicine refrigeration and in treating respiratory conditions through the development of healthy and innovative low-GWP propellants for metered-dose inhalers.