QC Technologist

Job Title: QC Technologist – Global Biopharmaceutical

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Contract :

12 months
Location: Slough
Salary: £16.41 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is a great opportunity for a graduate in a biochemistry related degree looking for their first role in the industry. 1-2 years industry experience is required for this role.
To perform analytical testing e.g. HPLC (size exclusion, ion exchange etc.), electrophoresis (e.g. CE SDS, icIEF), spectrophotometry and general characteristic analysis (e.g. visual appearance, pH, Osmolality) for the purpose of assessing the quality and stability of therapeutic proteins. All work is expected to be carried out in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with local EHS policies and cGMP guidelines.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Performs experimental work independently in accordance with SOPs on a variety of sample types e.g drug substance and drug product release and stability samples, in-process samples
Performs work in a safe, compliant manner, ensuring training profile is maintained and up to date at all times.
Plans and completes assigned tasks within the required timeframe and escalates any issues/delays to the Group Leader and/or scientific lead as appropriate
Liaise with reviewers and study directors to close out technical review of assays.
Interpret data against specifications and identify trends within data
Support, as needed, with the timely completion of investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
Actively contributes to QC department general lab housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory is adequately stocked with reagents and consumables as needed and may support with the monitoring and maintenance of equipment e.g. IMS
Work collaboratively in a team to ensure business, regulatory and customer needs are met
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelors/Masters in Biochemistry or Chemistry
1-2 years experience in the industry is essential.
GMP experience is essential.
Experience in Protein Biochemistry and Monoclonal Antibodies would be desirable.
Experience with HPLC or ELISA would be desirable.