Scientist Reading, England
Job description
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact, working with the world's most innovative food and Life Sciences companies?
Position Purpose Statement:
Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
The RSSL Pharmaceutical Development laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
The role at Scientist is to be responsible for performing a range of routine and investigative analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC, dissolutions & Karl Fisher. Supervise and train junior members of the team as required. Occasional client contact and administrative support for laboratory management.
Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
- Perform a range of routine analysis using HPLC, dissolutions, Karl Fisher, pH , FT-IR & UV spectrometer under minimal supervision of a senior member of staff.
- Perform method validation following protocols.
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
- Perform transcription checking for factual data (e.g. reagents) and review non GMP projects on LIMS
- Be proficient in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc.
- Provide training in routine activities and methods.
- Take responsibility as required for elements of specific projects and/or specific areas of general laboratory/sample administration.
- Will be expected to work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
- Work as part of an efficient analytical team
- Deliver presentations to technical stakeholders and clients as required
- Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
- To complete, review and approve assigned quality actions on a timely manner.
- Assist with the documentation of SOPs for equipment and tests and generation of Risk Assessments and COSHH
- To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
- To understand and work to the requirements of GMP; including client specific quality requirements and pharmacopeia requirements.
- Ensure training records are up-to-date and accurate.
Experience required:
- Educated to Degree in chemistry or/ and equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
- Least 2-3 years of industry experience with good understanding of chemical analysis and lab equipment (e.g. HPLC, dissolution, FT-IR, KF)
- Can manage basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment
- Experience in pharmaceutical laboratory quality systems (GMP)
- Knowledge of LIMS system and instrument specific software
- Experience writing & reviewing SOPs
- Can perform method verification/validation following protocol.
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including:
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Flexible working
- Performance Related Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension (up to 11% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HP1
