Pharmaceutical Shift Scientist

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical company based in the Oxfordshire area who are looking for a number of energetic and enthusiastic Pharmaceutical Shift Scientists to join their highly compliant pilot plant. These will all be permanent roles where the successful person(s) will be expected to work 12 hour shifts (days and night) and work in a physical hands on environment. These positions are all newly created roles due to high levels of customer demand.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As the Pharmaceutical Shift Scientist you will perform a number of chemical processing operations in accordance with detailed procedures in order to ensure the quality of the products and to maintain the production schedule. The successful candidates will thrive in a fast paces and challenging environment in roles that combine a very good understanding of team working with the practical ability to convert this knowledge into a workable solution to satisfy customer requirements. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working as part of a small team working a 4 on 4 off 12 hour shift pattern in an operation running 24/7.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Pharmaceutical Shift Scientist you must possess proven communication skills to facilitate the exchange of information between the shift teams and other departments to ensure that project goals are efficiently achieved and that the needs of the schedule are met. Some examples of the key duties include:

1. Operating the pilot plant reactors and ancillary equipment following all current procedures (IOPs, BPGs, etc.) to maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, hygiene and quality.

2. To carry out routine maintenance and re-configuration to reaction vessels and ancillary equipment to ensure production is carried out in a timely and safe manner (i.e. authorised modifications to glassware and transfer lines as directed in the BPG and according to IOPs).

3. To promptly and accurately complete documents as directed and record all irregularities as well as supporting environmental monitoring and report/record information.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful as the Pharmaceutical Shift Scientist we are looking to review applications for individuals who have the following:

1. Degree qualified in chemical engineering / process engineering (or relevant industry experience).
2. Experience of working in a GMP compliant production / process environment and ideally being from a 12 hour shift environment.
3. Experience in the process of chemical intermediates / API’s (desirable although not essential).

Key Words: Chemical Engineer / Shift Scientist / Pharmaceutical / API / Chemical / Process / Engineer / Process Engineer / GMP

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer that is happy to welcome applications for any applicant who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors and is made up of a collaboration of scientists supporting science. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.