Pharmaceutical Laboratory Analyst Sedgefield, England
Job description
Company Background
Northumbria Pharma was established in 2016 and is a dynamic and innovative pharmaceutical company which specialises in supporting the research, development, manufacture and licensing of unique and vital pharmaceutical products.
At Northumbria Pharma we strongly believe in career development for all team members. We will actively support your personal and professional development to help you fulfil your potential. Northumbria Pharma is located in a modern serviced building, with free on-site parking, good road links, and regular bus services from surrounding towns.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary depending upon experience.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, or a 9-day working fortnight (75 hours compressed into 9 working days)
- 28 days holiday per year, excluding Statutory Bank and Public holidays.
- Private health care.
Job Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or experienced analyst to join a small, supportive laboratory team working in the pharmaceutical industry.
The successful candidate will work as part of a growing laboratory team performing analysis of a wide range of pharmaceutical products and medical device products in accordance with GMP. Regular analysis will include HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, rheometry and dissolution testing, in addition to other wet chemistry and basic analytical techniques. Full in‑house training will be provided.
The job role also offers the opportunity to contribute to analytical method development and validation, and to gain broader experience of manufacturing and quality activities within the pharmaceutical industry.
Supporting activities to maintain a culture of team working, personal development and continuous improvement will also be integral to the role.
All analysis will be carried out following the principles of pharmaceutical GMP.
The Analyst will be expected to be familiar with current Health and Safety requirements and to keep abreast of new developments in analytical chemistry.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The candidate must have formal academic training of at least an honours degree standard in chemistry or a related subject (or demonstrated equivalent experience).
The candidate should have a basic understanding of some of the analytical techniques commonly used within the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. HPLC, GC, dissolution). Practical experience in any of these techniques gained during university or within the pharmaceutical / chemicals industry would be an advantage.
The candidate should be familiar with the concepts of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and how this might be applied within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience working within regulated laboratory would be an advantage.
The candidate should be confident in the use of Microsoft Office applications (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook), have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
For candidates with the knowledge, dedication and genuine interest in chemical analysis, these positions offer excellent career opportunities.
