Sterling Pharma Solutions - QC Analytical Scientist
- Job Title:
- QC Analytical Scientist
- Category:
- Technical roles
- Closing Date:
- 19/05/2024
Your responsibilities
- Performing and reporting analytical testing on all raw materials, intermediates, finished products and stability samples in HPLC, UV and capillary electrophoretic methods.
- Performing analytical testing, using a variety of techniques including:
- Pharmacopoeial physicochemical methods;
- HPLC (SEC, HIC, PLRP, CEX);
- Imaged capillary electrophoresis; iso-electric focusing; CE-SDS;
- Spectrophotometry; FTIR and UV – Vis;
- Performing routine tasks and other non-routine activities required in support of analytical development and quality control laboratory functions.
- Ensuring all testing performed is reported within the most efficient timeframe.
- Laboratory maintenance and housekeeping, self-inspections and stock control; supporting the re-order systems and communicating with key suppliers.
- Data trending and assisting in quality investigations.
- Documenting laboratory results in accordance with cGMP and company procedures.
- Ensuring training status is compliant with matrix requirements and assisting in training other laboratory staff.
- Maintaining and improving knowledge of bio-analytical techniques and procedures.
- Liaising with functional groups both within and outside Analytical Services/Quality Control as appropriate to ensure projects are progressed.
- Preparing and executing laboratory protocols and reports, as assigned.
- Qualifying reagents, reference material, analytical techniques and relevant equipment.
- Excellent communication skills, organisational skills and with a good eye for detail.
- Ability to manage, train and mentor junior staff members.
- Demonstrate a can-do attitude and have strong self-motivational skills.
- Embodying our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.
Requirements for the role
Why Consider Us?
Our collaborative and empowering culture is unique to us and is what really sets us apart as a business and this is built upon our four core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing and Be Caring. We also run a variety of programmes across our sites to promote health, wellbeing and work life balance, in addition to supporting causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, encouraging volunteering within the communities we are part of and even arranging socials, through our global social committees, to encourage team building and reward our team’s hard work.
At Sterling we promote mutual trust and respect regardless of your nationality, background, feelings, beliefs, gender or age. Our workforce, much like life, is made up of many different people with many different backgrounds, needs and perspectives. This is something we celebrate at Sterling, as it makes Sterling a better place to work and encourages innovation and collaboration.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
- BSc or equivalent qualification in a relevant biological subject area.
- Previous experience in a GMP/ bio-analytical testing laboratory.
- Technical experience in HPLC analysis or capillary electrophoresis analysis of biomolecules is essential.
- Technical experience in techniques such as immunoassays, UV and FTIR is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills; demonstrating attention to detail and able to work in a team and individually. Must be a team player with proven experience of working within a high performing team.
- Scientific mindset with problem solving skills and have the drive to see issues to a successful resolution.
- Must align to our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.
Why Consider Us?
Our collaborative and empowering culture is unique to us and is what really sets us apart as a business and this is built upon our four core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing and Be Caring. We also run a variety of programmes across our sites to promote health, wellbeing and work life balance, in addition to supporting causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, encouraging volunteering within the communities we are part of and even arranging socials, through our global social committees, to encourage team building and reward our team’s hard work.
At Sterling we promote mutual trust and respect regardless of your nationality, background, feelings, beliefs, gender or age. Our workforce, much like life, is made up of many different people with many different backgrounds, needs and perspectives. This is something we celebrate at Sterling, as it makes Sterling a better place to work and encourages innovation and collaboration.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
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