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Laboratory Analyst - Raw Materials

Employer
Confidential
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
26486.00 - 26486.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
6 Sep 2022

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Specialist Area
Supply Chain
Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Laboratory Analyst - Raw Materials

We are looking for an experienced Raw Materials Analyst to join our Laboratory Team!

Working in a friendly, professional, and supportive team environment you will be: Carrying out hands-on analyses of raw materials to ensure regulatory requirements for the product are met; assisting the Raw Materials Team Manager to achieve the appropriate throughput of samples for testing; output of consistently accurate data and reports to meet quality standards and also be assisting in the planning and management of resources.

As a Raw Materials Analyst, you will be:

• Carrying out day to day scheduling work of the QC routine and/ or investigative analytical work to ensure adherence to the plan is managed to meet the requirements of customers whilst actively monitoring work progress to facilitate continuous improvements.
• Ensuring equipment is properly maintained, taking personal responsibility for some of the equipment
• Ensuring the QC laboratories are well organised, reagents/ standards are available and controlled
• Participating in the timely analysis and release of incoming starting materials.
• Applying expertise and a systematic approach to problem solving enabling the achievement of prompt and effective results with an identified proposal that deters problems from reoccurring.
• Ensuring equipment is qualified and calibrated.
• Ensuring methods are validated, and where required developed/ enhanced to meet current Regulatory requirements.
• Participating in the transfer of new and modified analytical methods into the lab and performing the acquisition, qualification, maintenance and calibration of existing and new laboratory equipment
• Participating in achievement of site KPI's by completion of QC and customer objectives and focussing on tasks linked to overall site performance.
• Providing input to various other projects on site as required in the maintenance of company s obligations with respect to laboratory activities, release activities, validation, and compliance or as deemed necessary by Quality Assurance Management.
• Improving the adherence to customer quality requirements by applying principles of GMP /GLP
• Proposing new ideas in order to improve performance within own area of responsibility

Laboratory Analyst Requirements:

• A degree in related science subject i.e., Chemistry or pharmaceutical chemical science.
• A chemistry background and previous experience as a Quality Control Analyst.
• Previous experience within a QC or development environment in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• A practical working knowledge of GMP and GLP
• A familiarity with laboratory equipment/ techniques/ procedures and documentation systems
• Understanding of EU and other specific analytical regulations for the pharmaceutical industry would be a bonus but is not essential
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of information flow and decision-making processes
• Follow written procedures with accuracy and efficiency
• The ability to prioritise workload and work with minimum supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
• High level of literacy and numeracy
• Flexible attitude to meet changing priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset

Our benefits package includes:

• 23 days holiday (increasing to 25) plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme
• Annual profit related company and individual bonus payment based on successful performance
• Life assurance at twice annual salary
• Health Plan with Simply Health including access to a GP or Counselling Services 24/7, discounted prescriptions, money back on optical, dental and physiotherapy
• Ride to work scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Referral Scheme bonus of GBP1,000
• Staff canteen on site with free tea and coffee

About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)

Custom Pharma Services is an established contract development and manufacturing organisation with a broad portfolio of commercial and development products and has a proven track record of designing and developing new oral solid dose formulations to support clinical studies, followed by process development and scale up to successfully launch these new products. Our Clinical to Commercial offering is achieved through an integrated new product development and introduction system that ensures we have a Flexible, Agile and Streamlined approach to deliver on Time and meet our customers expectations.

Custom is a great place to work where teamwork and support is encouraged, where every individual is valued and supported to achieve their full potential because if you can, then Custom Can!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic disclosure check.

Salary: Starting salary GBP26,486.30, including 14% shift allowance and dependent on experience
Location: Brighton, Moulsecoomb, BN2 4QL
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Rotating Monday to Friday shift pattern (40 hours per week)

Early - 6.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday and 6.30am to 1.15pm Friday
Late - 1.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday and 1.00pm to 5.20pm Friday

You may also have experience in the following: Production Analyst, Lab Analyst, Laboratory Analyst, Lab Analysis, Laboratory Analysis, Quality Control Analyst, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Science, etc.

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