About Us
At Cormica, we’re more than just a business – we’re a trusted partner to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide. We deliver analytical research, development and testing services that help bring safe and effective products to market faster, improving patients’ lives globally.
We are a knowledge based, science-led business focused on delivering the expertise and capabilities our customers demand. Our business is home to scientists with in-depth experience in their fields, who are enthusiastic about taking on challenges. We are always looking for people who can keep us at the top of our game!
With laboratories across the UK, Europe and the US, quality and innovation sit at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
The role of Analyst at Cormica Bradford is a diverse, practical one. The role involves the use of analytical methods and techniques to investigate and report on the chemical characteristics of test samples from a diverse range of industries.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a good level of scientific knowledge and technical capability when trained to operate analytical equipment. The role is ideally suited to ambitious recent chemical sciences graduates seeking a friendly, supportive environment where they can challenge themselves within a busy team.
This is 12-month fixed term position to cover maternity leave.
Within this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to challenging laboratory-based analytical project work. This may include sample preparation, operation of specific instrumentation and supporting with quality related tasks. Your specific contribution will be guided by the Line Manager and scheduling team as well as being driven by your personal development objectives.
- Retain and develop technical skills and knowledge by maintaining awareness of scientific literature to assist work progression and understanding.
- Contribute to Company goals and operate in accordance with our company values.
- Proactively increase your contribution to delivering against the workload through excellent communication on progress and completion of tasks and seeking out opportunities to increase skill set.
- Participate in balance and pipette calibration as well as maintenance of other instruments on site.
What We're Looking For:
- BSc or higher in an analytical, chemical or related scientific field with demonstrated, relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and apply that learning in a practical setting.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines; a “right first time” approach.
- Familiarity with good scientific practice. Experience within a GMP setting would be an advantage but not essential.
- Able to identify and highlight own training needs and proactively upskill.
- The role is ideally suited to positive, proactive candidates with a drive to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams and multitask.
- Strong written and oral communications skills; IT literate.
- Candidates with practical chromatography experience (HPLC, GC, IC) would be of particular interest for this role, however that is not essential as full training and support will be provided.
What's in it for You:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Medicash – a health cashback plan that helps cover the cost of everyday healthcare, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities
- A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to a business that values quality, integrity and innovation
- Free onsite parking
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person