Analytical Chemist at Callaghan Innovation, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Gracefield, Lower Hutt based, permanent, full time

• An opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and abilities in the pharmaceutical field
• A challenging and rewarding workplace, where success is celebrated
• Join our established team at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry in Aotearoa

About the Role

Based at Gracefield Innovation Quarter and reporting to the Analytical Team Leader, this role is to perform, develop and validate analysis methods to support cGMP pharmaceutical development, focusing on quality and optimum delivery to clients. This role also includes general laboratory analysis, housekeeping, and input into reviewing and updating processes and procedures. Callaghan Innovation and GlycoSyn are committed to creating an environment for our people to do their best work, this includes providing opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

About you

You are expected to support the Analytical Team Leader and contribute to continuous improvement in efficiency, quality and safety practices, implementation of corrective actions and change control processes as well as participate in procedure reviews, updates, and staff training. You have a sharp eye for detail and accuracy along with the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines. Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships is a normal part of everyday life to you. You are digitally savvy and keen to embrace and apply new technologies. With an agile way of working and a growth mindset, you will be set to be future-ready.

You'll bring with you:

• Experience in the use of HPLC to determine the purity and assay of organic compounds
• Knowledge of the operation of modern chromatographic instruments ideally with working knowledge of Waters® Empower® software
• Expertise in general quantitative analytical techniques, including but not limited to: HPLC, GC, FT-IR, and Titration (including KF)
• Academic background to tertiary level in chemistry
• Experience: working within a GMP focussed quality system, current equipment, and software qualification practices, writing, and reviewing standard operating procedures
• Familiarity with Microsoft ® applications
• Excellent time management skills

GlycoSyn

Based in Wellington, New Zealand - GlycoSyn is a world leader in the development and manufacture of active pharmaceuticals for pre-clinical and clinical trials. GlycoSyn operates as a business unit of New Zealand's Innovation Agency, Callaghan Innovation, and is in a lasting partnership with The Ferrier Research Institute, part of Victoria University. Growth at GlycoSyn is strong and we are proud of our culture of innovation, transparency, and dedication to extending discovery frontiers in the pharmaceutical industry.

To learn more about GlycoSyn, follow this link or cut and paste to your browser:: https://www.glycosyn.com/about-us/overview

Why work for GlycoSyn?

GlycoSyn has an opportunity for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join our Analytical team. Working with GlycoSyn means you will be working with a team of highly skilled, passionate, and supportive people from a diverse range of backgrounds and where you will have the opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and abilities. We will provide you with a challenging and rewarding workplace, where success is celebrated, and you are supported collaboratively. We are strongly committed to your ongoing professional development. Free onsite parking, and options for flexible work arrangements are just some of the things you will enjoy here.

If you can tick all the boxes and know your HPLC from your GC or IC etc., then we would like you to be part of a team making a difference to the boundaries of science around the world.

Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro, hei maunga tātai whetū | Explore the unknown, reach for excellence

Callaghan Innovation is New Zealand's innovation agency. We activate innovation and help businesses grow faster for a better New Zealand. We partner with ambitious businesses of all sizes and we provide them with a range of innovation and research and development services to suit each stage of their growth. 

Our staff - including more than 200 of New Zealand's leading scientists and engineers - empower innovators by connecting people, opportunities and networks, and providing tailored technical solutions, skills and capability development programmes, as well as grants and co-funding.

To make a difference Tono ināianei | Apply Now to submit your application!

Applications close 1 October 2023

Please contact recruitment@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz if you have any questions

Callaghan Innovation is an accredited employer through Immigration New Zealand. Innovating for the future of Aotearoa requires a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects who we are, where we're going and what is possible. This is why our hiring decisions are based on more than just your qualifications or work experience - we look at the whole person and value diverse perspectives, abilities and life experience.