Laboratory Technician, Quality Control

Brighton
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Laboratory Technician, Quality Control (One Year Fixed-Term Contract)
We are now looking for an additional experienced Technician to join us to work within our Finished Products Team on a one year contract. 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.
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!
As a QC Technician 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, and Goods-In material handling processes
    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.
    Our benefits package includes:
    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
    Employee Referral Scheme bonus of £1,000
    Values based awards
    Please note: 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.
    Please note: This position is not intended to fulfil the requirements of a student placement program.
    Strictly no agencies please.
    Location: Moulscoomb, Brighton
    Contract Type: 1 Year FTC
    Hours: Full time, 38.75 hours per week
    Salary: £(phone number removed)
    You may also have experience in the following: Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Quality Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Science Graduate, etc
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