Analytical Scientist Reading, England
Job description
Company Overview
Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.
As a growing and successful business, we employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA.
Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it. People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community, driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.
The Role
Quotient Sciences have an exciting career opportunity available for an experienced Analytical Scientist based at the site in Reading.
You will join an experienced team of Analytical Scientists, within Pharmaceutical Operations, which are responsible for the manufacturing, packaging and releasing of drug products to our sponsors in a matter of days or weeks rather than months. Quotient’s approach maximizes flexibility around batch size and the timing of supply to our sponsors selected site. Our approach is used across all drug product types.
There is always a fresh challenge, offering you the chance to develop your expertise within the cutting edge of Pharmaceutical Science.
In these roles you will provide analytical support to IMP Manufacture & release and Formulation development (oral & inhalation) groups and method development and validation (under supervision if required). These are hands-on roles at Scientist level 2 & 3 requiring you to actively participate in day-to-day lab activities.
Main tasks and responsibilities include:
- Performing routine daily operations in the GMP analytical laboratory, in compliance with cGMP and all other regulatory agency requirements
- Performing HPLC, FTIR, UV, Dissolution & KF analysis and performing one or more of NGI, ED, PSD, in compliance with documentation e.g. SOPs
- Evaluate data and contribute to problem solving
- Train/mentor staff, and provide analytical expertise to junior staff
- Represent Analytical Services on projects
- Help maintain sample submission system
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working within a GMP laboratory/ pharmaceutical development environment as an Analytical Scientist. You will have a good working knowledge of method development and validation and have experience of HPLC and Empower data acquisition system. Experience of solid state characterisation tools (DSC, DVS, TGA, X-RPD). Experience in the development, validation, and routine usage of analytical methods for inhalation products (i.e. nebulisers and dry powder inhalers) although not essential would be useful.
Other skills and experience required for this role:
- Team player, reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated as well as having excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills and experience of completing documentation with a high degree of accuracy
- Flexibility to work outside of normal hours as and when required by the company to meet client needs
- Flexibility to multi-task and take on other cross functional responsibilities based on company
- Knowledge of inhalation techniques would also be an advantage.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK at the time of being offered employment.
Company Benefits
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, excellent training and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient family and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today. All applicants are welcome.
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