Butterworth Laboratories - Pharmaceutical Outsourcing and Analytical Chemistry Services

Butterworth Laboratories Ltd was established in 1974. With over 30 years' experience in contract analytical chemistry, we combine classical techniques with the latest technology to deliver a cost-effective and reliable service that is carefully tailored to each individual client's needs.

With a client base that ranges from major research organisations and multinational blue chip companies to small consultancies, university departments, and private individuals, we have the capacity to accommodate a wide variety of jobs or contracts, whatever the size.

CUSTOMISED PHARMACEUTICAL OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS

Our laboratories, with their optimised analytical systems and experienced analysts, enable us to provide customised pharmaceutical outsourcing solutions for every sector of the industry. Whatever your analytical challenges, we offer a personalised and totally confidential service.

INSTRUMENTAL AND CLASSICAL WET CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES

Butterworth Laboratories Ltd uses a wide range of instrumental and classical wet chemistry techniques, including:

• Chromatography (GC-MS-MS, GC, HPLC and IC)
• Spectroscopy (ICP, AAS, FTIR and UV / VIS)
• Elemental microanalysis (CHN and CHNS analysers)
• General and wet chemistry (titrimetry, gravimetry, colorimetry, etc.)
• Phys / Chem testing (viscometry, calorimetry, dissolution, osmolality, etc.)

To meet the performance levels required by today's regulatory bodies, sophisticated instrumentation and experienced scientific staff are essential. By combining a comprehensive range of instrumental techniques and classical wet chemistry, we provide a productive blend of experience, flexibility and business awareness, bound together in an established and highly rated quality system.

CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY EXPERTISE

From pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to medical devices and fine chemicals, Butterworth Laboratories has applied its expertise in analytical chemistry to hundreds of UK and overseas companies to meet their specific challenges.

Whether it is quality-control testing, method development and validation, or problem-solving, clients can trust Butterworth to provide the right outsourcing solution - enabling them to concentrate on the development of their core business.

You, our clients, are the most important aspect of our business. All our contracts are headed by an experienced and named chemist who will communicate with you throughout. Overall, if you are looking for a personalised and caring service, Butterworth will deliver!

INDEPENDANT ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY SERVICES

Butterworth Laboratories' continued growth over three decades, whilst maintaining its independence, has been achieved by its philosophy of partnership and commitment to meeting our client's particular requirements.

The aim of our experienced and multi-disciplined team is to exceed clients' expectations. Working to agreed deadlines with guaranteed levels of quality and confidentiality at competitive and realistic prices, our analysts are always willing to provide additional advice with respect to analytical chemistry to add value to the service they provide.

Visitors are always welcome to the laboratories at Teddington – located close to the M25, Heathrow and a rail link to Waterloo – either to discuss general outsourcing solutions or specific analytical chemistry projects, or to perform quality audits.

OUTSOURCING SERVICES APPLICATIONS

Our chemists utilise their varied experience and expertise to provide pharmaceutical outsourcing services, which include:

• QC testing
• Method development
• Method validation and verification
• GLP studies
• Stability testing
• Process and cleaning validation
• Independent arbitration
• Patent litigation / insurance claims
• Problem solving
• Bespoke analysis and crisis cover

Butterworth Laboratories provides services to a wide range of industries, including:

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnologies
• Medical devices
• Healthcare and cosmetics
• Chemicals
• Engineering and microelectronics
• Health and safety
• Environmental
• Food, drink and tobacco

QUALITY ASSURED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

The Butterworth quality system has been developed over 30 years to meet today's stringent analytical chemistry quality-assurance requirements. A single system of quality encompasses the requirements of:

• UKAS / ISO 17025 accredited
• GMP regulations (MHRA and FDA inspected)
• GLP compliance(Analytical Chemistry and Phys / Chem testing)

Our goal is to deliver fully-traceable results every time. Our QA department inspect and audit our facilities, systems and procedures routinely to ensure compliance with current regulations.

The quality environment throughout the laboratories is such that all members of staff take an proactive approach which helps to identify areas for preventive action, and encourages the continual improvement of the quality system.

LABORATORY AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS

The laboratory is continually audited and inspected by both clients and regulatory bodies to ensure on-going compliance with quality standards, providing opportunities to share ideas and solutions to any issues.

We aim to provide a quality service without compromise by:

• Guaranteeing a flexible, timely and reliable service
• Applying our expertise in analytical chemistry to your individual requirements
• Working in partnership with you, our customer
• Maintaining compliance to UK and international quality standards
• Looking to constantly improve efficiency to control costs