Job Ref: 212542537

Date: 2020-10-05 17:10:50

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Quality Control Analytical Chemist

Milton Keynes

Quality Control Analytical Chemist required to join a global Pharmaceutical company whose site near Milton Keynes specialises in Animal Healthcare. The Quality Control Analytical Chemist will support activities in the areas of qualification of standards/controls used in in-process and final product testing within the Analytical Chemistry lab. They will also help support analytical method validation / improvements and method transfers between sites.

On offer for the Quality Control Analytical Chemist is a competitive hourly rate of up to £20.00/hour depending on experience. The role is an initial 12 month contract with possible extension.

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Analytical Chemist:

* Expertise in Analytical Chemistry techniques is essential.

* Validation of standards/controls used in in-process and final product testing.

* Analytical Chemistry method validation / improvements and test transfer between labs/sites.

* Drive change management for introduction of new / improved methods and validation of new equipment.

* Be able to produce technical documents such as protocols, testing and execution plans and final reports.

* Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and be able to prioritise.

* Reporting and communication of results to stakeholders. Liaise with several departments – technical support groups, QA, Regulatory to drive project completion and deliver on milestones.

* The candidate will be required to report all laboratory activities in a clear, organised manner, in the form of reports, following the standard operating procedures.

* Good understanding and ability to perform efficient lab investigations arising from deviations or invalid/atypical results.

* The candidate should be able to provide training to staff on Analytical methods and equipment usage.

* Additionally, the candidate may be required to support laboratory investigations, perform troubleshooting exercises and participate in proof of principle studies.

* Reporting and investigation of OOS and OOT results, determine root causes and implementing effective CAPA actions.

* Perform project related literature searches.

* Interact closely with fellow scientists and global/regional colleagues within own and other departments.

* Work in a multi-disciplinary and international team and environment.

Knowledge required to be the successful candidate:

* Spectrophotometric Analyses (FTIR, UV/VIS), TOC

* Wet Chemistry techniques including titrations, digestions, full metal analysis

* GMP Compliance

* Minimum 5 years background in Pharmaceutical QA/Analytical

* Raw Materials testing including pharmacopoeia

* Laboratory investigations

* Validation and method development

Skills & Abilities

* MS Word and Excel

* Protocol and Report writing

* Ability to troubleshoot to resolve

Qualifications required

* Degree in Applied Chemistry / or relevant degree

Other Requirements

* Fluent in English Speaking/writing

* Full Drivers Licence

* Cross functional work experience

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