Quality Control Laboratory Analyst GMP / GLP

Gravesend
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Quality Control Laboratory Analyst GMP / GLP – Kent
Opportunity:
Are you currently working in analytical quality control? Does your experience include hands on analytical testing of Raw Materials, In-process, Release and Stability checks of drug products? Want to work for a large pharmaceutical company? Yes then this is the role for you!
Your role as a Quality Control Analytical Laboratory Analyst GMP/GLP based in Kent will involve testing raw materials, finished products, in process controls and composite samples to GMP / GLP standards.
Testing techniques may include, but is not limited to, routine particle size analysis (Malvern Mastersizers, Sympatec), cleaning verification (HPLC), identification testing (FTIR and Raman), method development and validation (including particle size and cleanability assessments), DSC, Light microscopy, SEM, Moisture content (Karl Fisher), method optimisation and trouble-shooting, technology transfer and pharmacopoeia analyses.
You will also get involved in capas, deviations and document control.
The hours of work are:

  • Early shift 6am - 2pm Monday-Friday – for 3 weeks then it changes to
  • Late shift 1.30pm - 10pm Monday-Thursday, 1.30pm - 7pm Friday for 3 weeks then it changes to
  • Night shift 9pm - 7am Monday - Thursday for 3 weeks then back to the early shift.
    This is a 12 months contract based in Kent which will be reviewed for a possible extension dependent on the candidate and business performance. The PAYE rate is £14.76 per hour.
    Skills:
    To apply for the Quality Control Analytical Laboratory Analyst GMP / GLP role you will have the following skills:
  • Degree or equivalent in a scientific subject.
  • Experience in wet chemistry / analytical techniques ideally within the pharmaceutical or related industry.
    How to Apply:
    To apply for this one off opportunity, please send a word copy of your CV to me now by clicking on the Apply button or call me for a confidential chat. Please ensure you have read and agree to our Privacy Policy which can be found on the Quality Start website.
    If this sounds like the role for you or a colleague then please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we manage to successfully fill a permanent placement from your recommendation then we will send you a cheque of £300. We also have many incentive schemes for referring contractors/temp staff so please contact us with the referral and we can provide you with more information.
    For a list of our current vacancies, please visit the Quality Start website.
    If you do not hear from Quality Start within 2 weeks your CV has not been short listed for this role.
    Quality Start are acting as a specialist recruitment consultancy for this role

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