LABORATORY ANALYST, CHEMISTRY
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Terumo BCT Ltd, based in Larne, manufactures a range of sterile fluids used in both human and veterinary healthcare. We are looking for a motivated Laboratory Analyst to join our Chemistry Laboratory team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of our pharmaceutical products.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chemistry graduate or experienced laboratory professional seeking to develop their analytical expertise within a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of analytical techniques and contribute to continuous improvement, validation and quality initiatives across the business.
Please note that participation in shift work may be required to support business needs.
Duties will include:
As a Laboratory Analyst, you'll be responsible for carrying out a broad range of analytical activities that directly support product quality and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing laboratory analysis based on documented analytical methods and procedures.
- Analysis to the appropriate test specification of raw materials, finished goods and any other routine and non-routine analysis as required.
- Participate in process validation work linked to routine manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
- Carry out routine internal calibration activities of laboratory equipment and ensure that all such equipment is maintained in good working order.
- Contribute to the writing of specifications, analytical methods and validation of methods.
- Contribute and participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in meeting ongoing metric driven goals and KPIs
- Maintain neat and accurate analysis records.
- Organising and prioritising own workloads to meet deadlines
- Support H&S and COSSH tasks as and when required
- Participating in periodic Reference Standard and chemical stock checks
- Undertake analytical training courses, where necessary, to develop key skills deemed critical to business needs.
Applicants must possess:
- Degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience including HND or other chemistry-related higher level qualifications.
- Experience working within an analytical laboratory environment.
- Good understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to challenging deadlines.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime and shift work when required.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience or knowledge in any of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control environments.
- Analytical method development and validation.
- Equipment calibration and qualification.
- HPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption (AA), UV Spectroscopy, FTIR and Potentiometric Titration.
- ICH Quality Guidelines and validation requirements.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet all essential and desirable criteria, any applicants detected using AI will be excluded.
Why Join TerumoBCT?
At Terumo BCT, you'll be part of a team that supports products used in healthcare settings around the world. We offer the opportunity to:
- Develop expertise in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Work with a diverse range of analytical instrumentation.
- Contribute to meaningful projects that impact product quality and patient safety.
- Participate in continuous improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Build your career through ongoing technical training and development.
Additional benefits include:
- Competitive salary, offering above market rate subject to experience
- Shift allowance (if applicable)
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Career development and training opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV via our Terumo BCT career’s portal mySource before the closing date of 5:00 pm on Friday, 28 August 2026.
You must clearly demonstrate on your CV / application how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
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Please note Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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