Laboratory Analyst, Finished Products Brighton, England
Job description
QC Analyst - Finished Products - Pharmaceuticals
We are now looking for an additional experienced Analyst to join us to work within our Finished Products Team. The role involves carrying out hands-on analyses (including HPLC and various wet chemistry techniques) of finished products to ensure regulatory requirements for the product are met; supporting the Finished Products Team Manager to achieve the appropriate throughput of samples for testing; output of consistently accurate data and reports to meet quality standards through conformance with up-to-date procedures, methods, internal SOP’s, Health & Safety and current principles of GMP/GLP.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have a chemistry background ideally with experience of finished product testing on solid dose pharmaceuticals or similar within a Quality Control or development environment. You will also have a working knowledge of GMP, GLP and be familiar with laboratory equipment, techniques (including HPLC), procedures and documentation systems.
As a QC Analyst in our Finished Products team you will be:
- Participating in the timely analysis of intermediate and finished products
- Participating in the generation of and ensuring the authorisation and output of consistently accurate data and analytical reports through conformance with current principles of GMP/GLP. Ensuring equipment is properly maintained, and calibrated, taking personal responsibility for one or more groups of equipment
- Ensuring the QC laboratories are well organised, reagents/ standards are available and controlled
- Applying expertise and a systematic approach to problem solving
- Participating in achievement of site KPI's by completion of QC and customer objectives, and focussing on tasks linked to overall site performance
- Improve 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
- Use of HPLC systems, including basic troubleshooting
- When required, supporting the Raw Materials, Development and Stability Teams within the Laboratory
We would like to hear from you if your background, experience, and skills include:
- A degree in chemistry or other closely related science discipline
- A chemistry background and previous experience in finished products and/or stability testing with solid dose finished products is preferable. Or other pharmaceutical medicinal products will also be considered
- Previous experience within a QC or development environment in the pharmaceutical industry or similar GMP environment
- HPLC experience
- Working knowledge of GMP and GLP
- A familiarity with laboratory equipment/ techniques/ procedures and documentation systems
- The ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel i.e., Basic level
- Attention to detail
- The ability to follow written procedures with accuracy and efficiency
- Able to work effectively with minimum supervision in a team or alone
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities
- Understanding of UK, EU and other specific analytical regulations for the pharmaceutical industry would be a bonus.
Alternating shift pattern of early and late shifts comprising:
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
Our benefits package includes:
- Rising holiday allowance to 26 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance at twice annual salary
- Health Plan with Simply Health including access to a GP or Counselling Services 24/7, money back on prescriptions, optical, dental and physiotherapy
- Ride to work scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Discount Shopping Portal
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
- Employee Referral Scheme bonus of £1,000
- Values based awards
- Free hot drinks vending
About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)
Custom Pharma Services is located in Brighton, UK since 1979 and is a full-service contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) providing services tailored to your needs, no matter how niche or complex. Custom covers the full spectrum of activities from development through commercial manufacturing for both clinical and commercial use. Specialising in Oral Solid Dosage forms with the ability to handle highly potent drugs and poorly bioavailable compounds Custom really is your one stop resource. With direct access to highly skilled experts offering a partnership approach Custom Pharma Services truly has a molecule first mentality, managing all projects with the end in mind. Custom Can!
Custom is an Investors in People Silver accredited workplace where teamwork and support is encouraged, and 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 without requiring sponsorship, we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic disclosure check.
Strictly no agencies please.
