Senior Analytical Chemist

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you passionate about analytical science and driven by quality? Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of medical products and devices that make a real difference to patients worldwide.

As a Senior Analytical Chemist , you'll be at the forefront of Quality Assurance testing, leading complex analytical activities, driving innovation, and mentoring the next generation of laboratory professionals.

What will you be doing?

Deputise for the Laboratory Supervisor when required, maintaining laboratory service levels

Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using approved methods and protocols

Conduct analytical testing using techniques such as ICP, GC, IR, UV-Vis, TOC, and other chemical methods

Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures

Review, interpret, approve, and report test data, ensuring compliance with specifications and trends

Support investigations of out-of-specification (OOS) or out-of-trend (OOT) results

Provide technical expertise on testing methodologies and assess the impact of potential failures

Prioritise workload effectively to meet agreed lead times and deadlines

Assist in managing the QA Stability System and ensure compliance with stability protocols

Lead method validation, equipment validation, and change control activities within the laboratory

Ensure all equipment is available, calibrated, and compliant with laboratory schedules and systems

Train and mentor laboratory analysts to ensure consistent, compliant ways of working

Ensure all laboratory activities follow safety requirements and risk assessment controls

Own, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and test methods in line with document control requirements

Produce technical and scientific reports for complex and non-standard laboratory work

Manage workload effectively within defined timelines

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory

What will you need to be succesful?

Strong experience within Quality Assurance and analytical laboratory environments

A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences , or a comparable scientific background

Expertise in data analysis, trend evaluation, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

A proactive mindset with a passion for solving complex analytical challenges

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• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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