Sampling Technician (Raw Material)

Slough
4 months ago
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  1. Job Details

    Supervisory Organization*

    QC

    Reports to position*

    Group Leader

    Job Title*

    Raw Materials Sampling Technician

    Job Profile

    Grade 6

    Primary Location*

    Slough

    Additional Location(s)

    N/A

    Role Purpose & Scope*

    (why does this job exist and what scope does it cover?)

    To dispense required weights and volumes of raw materials accurately whilst maintaining a high standard of GMP

    Must be able to work with several electronic and paper-based GMP systems to accurately record the sampling performed

    Must be able to maintain a clean room environment ensuring appropriate inventory in the warehouse

    Key

    Responsibilities*

    (define specific short & long-term work duties starting with the most frequent and impactful)

    Generation of sampling labels

    Transfer of raw materials on both GMP paper based and electronic systems

    Transfer of raw material containers into sampling clean room environment

    Opening and sampling of raw material containers following appropriate GMP procedures

    GMP documentation of transfer and sampling in logbooks and GMP documents

    Returning of raw material containers to original stock location

    Transfer of sampled raw materials to QC laboratory

    Housekeeping and maintaining the clean room environment

    Maintaining sampling rooms inventory

    Be aware and ensure calibration dates for the room and equipment are maintained

    Assist with internal, customer or regulatory audits and complete any actions assigned.

    Maintaining training profile at 95% or above and attending all required training sessions within the required time.

    Key Metrics*

    Organization Size

    (# of direct/indirect reports)

    Financial responsibility

    (e.g. budget, Revenue)

    KPI Targets (in addition to abiding relevant quality systems standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485) & where relevant complying to applicable pharmaceutical GMP standards (US and European) / 21CFR820 as well as abiding & role modelling for all Health, Safety and Environmental rules and guidelines)

    Key Stakeholders*

    Please specify the stakeholder positions the role will interact with

    · QA

    · Supply Chain

    · Manufacturing

    Required Skills & Competencies*

    (e.g. technical, interpersonal, problem solving)

    · Ability to adapt to change. Willing to undertake a range of tasks for the effective running of the department. Proactive - Anticipates problems and shows initiative for problem-solving and generating new ideas

    · Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how his/her business area contributes to the company's success

    · Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results

    · Takes responsibility for his/her safety and that of others. Contributes to a positive work environment. Acts as a reliable and dependable team member

    · The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments

  2. Qualifications (Min. requirements to perform assigned tasks)

    Education/Degree

    Required*

    A-Level Education or relative experience

    Field of Study

    Science based subjects

    Preferred

    Field of Study

    Language(s)

    Required*

    English

    Ability Level

    2 - Business Fluent

    Preferred

    Ability Level

    Choose an item.

    Certifications (incl. professional qualifications) i.e. ACCA, GPHR, CIPS, PgMP

    Required

    N/A

    Issuer

    N/A

    Preferred

    Issuer

    Work Experience (If UK location - NO years of experience should be included)

    Area*

    GMP Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceuticals

    Level*

    Entry Level - 0-4 years

    Area

    Level

    Choose an item.

    Other Requirements

    · Manual handling

    · Working in the Warehouse environment

    Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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