Analytical Lab Analyst - Fixed Term

The Role

Imperial Brands have a new exciting opportunity to come and join our Group Science & Regulatory Affairs team in Liverpool; initially on a 18 month fixed term contract.

Would you like to be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees?

You role will entail providing direct support to the Laboratory Manager (and/or deputy) in all of the day-to-day aspects of the analytical lab department.

You will ensure that all methods and equipment used are scientifically sound and fulfil the quality requirements appropriate for the respective business requirement.

Supporting the lab function and ensure accurate/timely analysis for routine and non-routine products. You will also perform and check all analysis performed and be highly competent in all analytical techniques under taken.

Please note: due to the nature of the role you will be expected to work in the lab Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

Principle Accountabilities

Responsibilities of an Analytical Lab Analyst include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform routine/non-routine analysis in a safe and timely manner, adhering to current ways of working e.g. GxP/GLP requirements & internal quality requirements.
• Perform research and regulatory non-routine analysis in a safe and timely manner, adhering to current legislative requirements at all times.
• Ensure & foster good working relationships between technical functions to allow laboratory requirements to be shared and understood by all areas.
• Support with the testing included in the introduction and validation (VP, URS, DQ, FST, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, VR & VC) of new/existing equipment in accordance with quality requirements.
• Support with the testing included in the development & validation of analytical methods for new or existing products or services in accordance with ICH guidelines.
• Write and maintain all laboratory COSHH assessments, Puwer and risk assessments in-line with Health and Safety Policies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Practical knowledge of Goods Manufacturing Processes (GMP), HPLC, GC & Pharmacopeia analysis is essential
• Demonstrate the ability to implement procedures & processes which ensure compliance to GxP and other relevant regulatory standards
• Previous or current experience of analytical lab role within a testing laboratory / regulated laboratory
• Area of expertise preferred: Analytical chemistry, Regulatory and/or Nicotine products
• Practical knowledge of other lab equipment/methodologies including but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH, FTIR, GC-MS, Auto-titrators
• Strong technical, analytical, report and writing skills

What we offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, health and wellbeing scheme, discount scheme, generous holiday entitlement, as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose.

Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming.

Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.