Laboratory Analyst

Salary: £31,783 per year

We are now looking for an additional experienced Analyst to join us during an exciting time of growth and expansion to work within our Finished Products Team.

The role involves carrying out hands-on analyses (including HPLC and various wet chemistry techniques) of finished products to ensure regulatory requirements for the product are met; supporting the Finished Products Team Manager to achieve the appropriate throughput of samples for testing; output of consistently accurate data and reports to meet quality standards through conformance with up-to-date procedures, methods, internal SOP’s, Health & Safety and current principles of GMP/GLP.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have a chemistry background ideally with experience of finished product testing on solid dose pharmaceuticals or similar within a Quality Control or development environment. You will also have a working knowledge of GMP, GLP and be familiar with laboratory equipment, techniques (including HPLC), procedures and documentation systems.

As an Analyst, Finished Products you will be:

• Participating in the timely analysis of intermediate and finished products
• Participating in the generation of and ensuring the authorisation and output of consistently accurate data and analytical reports through conformance with current principles of GMP/GLP. Ensuring equipment is properly maintained, and calibrated, taking personal responsibility for one or more groups of equipment
• Ensuring the QC laboratories are well organised, reagents/ standards are available and controlled
• Appling expertise and a systematic approach to problem solving
• Participating in achievement of site KPI’s by completion of QC and customer objectives, and focussing on tasks linked to overall site performance
• Improve the adherence to customer quality requirements by applying principles of GMP /GLP
• Proposing new ideas in order to improve performance within own area of responsibility
• Use of HPLC systems, including basic troubleshooting
• When required, supporting the Raw Materials, Development and Stability Teams within the Laboratory

We would like to hear from you if your background, experience, and skills include:

• A degree in chemistry or other closely related science discipline
• A chemistry background and previous experience in finished products and/or stability testing with solid dose finished products is preferable. Or other pharmaceutical medicinal products will also be considered
• Previous experience within a QC or development environment in the pharmaceutical industry or similar GMP environment
• HPLC experience
• Working knowledge of GMP and GLP
• A familiarity with laboratory equipment/ techniques/ procedures and documentation systems
• The ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel i.e., Basic level
• Attention to detail
• The ability to follow written procedures with accuracy and efficiency
• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision in a team or alone
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible to meet changing priorities
• Understanding of UK, EU and other specific analytical regulations for the pharmaceutical industry would be a bonus.

Alternating shift pattern of early and late shifts comprising:

• Early – 6.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday and 6.30am to 1.15pm Friday
• Late – 1.00pm to 10.00pm Monday to Thursday and 1.00pm to 5.20pm Friday

Our benefits package includes:

• 23 days holiday (increasing to 25) plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme
• Annual profit related company and individual bonus payment based on successful performance
• Life assurance at twice annual salary
• Health Plan with Simply Health including access to a GP or Counselling Services 24/7, discounted prescriptions, money back on optical, dental and physiotherapy
• Ride to work scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Referral Scheme bonus of £1,000
• Free parking on site, easy access to the A27 and Moulsecoomb/Falmer Railway Stations are within walking distance.
• Staff canteen on site with free tea and coffee

About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)

Custom Pharma Services is an established contract development and manufacturing organisation with a broad portfolio of commercial and development products and has a proven track record of designing and developing new oral solid dose formulations to support clinical studies, followed by process development and scale up to successfully launch these new products. Our ‘Clinical to Commercial’ offering is achieved through an integrated new product development and introduction system that ensures we have a Flexible, Agile and Streamlined approach to deliver on Time and meet our customers’ expectations.

Custom is a great place to work where teamwork and support is encouraged, where every individual is valued and supported to achieve their full potential because if you can, then Custom Can!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic disclosure check.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet requirements of the role

Location: Brighton BN2 4QL
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40
Salary: circa £26,486.30 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Competitive

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