R&D Senior Analyst Job Description
We are seeking a skilled R&D Senior Analyst to join our product development team at our research and development centre in Reading.
Job Overview:
* Provide high-quality, standardized methodology execution in accordance with external authority requirements, including batch production records, sample testing, equipment calibrations, and adherence to global/site methods and site SOPs.
* Ensure timely delivery of testing data and reports for testing.
* Log sample submissions into Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).
* Communicate with supervisors and support investigations into compliance findings, retests, and test deviation investigations and actions.
* Collaborate with supervisors on quality and safety inspection findings and support the execution of improvement programs.
* Highlight potential hazards or impacts on quality to supervisors.
* Monitor laboratory compliance and report any outages to supervisors.
* Prioritize personal ownership of work quality and implement recommended improvements with supervisors.
* Schedule and track activities as agreed upon.
Your Background:
* Experience in wet chemical/analytical/QC laboratories, including batch making techniques.
* Familiarity with pH, viscosity, rheology, and color measures.
* Strong foundation in good science practices and aptitude.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
* A proactive thinker who can anticipate issues and propose solutions.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Good computer literacy.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and/or laboratory experience.
* Recent experience in the chemical industry, with knowledge of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.
* Familiarity with analytical techniques used for product development and quality controls.