Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist
Wirral
Permanent
Our client is looking for an Analytical Chemical Process Development Scientist to perform analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, drug substance, and finished product.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques
- Review analytical data for GMP compliance.
- To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per customer procedures.
- Preparation of reports.
- Document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
- Collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc.
- Ensure that the customer satisfaction by continually reviewing best practice in relation to both commercial and quality issues
- Prepare and approve results for tests
- Understand customer's requirements and strive to meet or exceed those requirements keeping in mind the customer process end points.
- Support local audits as required
- Perform QC samples
- Review SOPs as required
- Ensure that all documentation is carried out on time
- Ensure that the customer's requirements are fully met or exceeded
Requirements:
- Degree in Chemistry or equivalent in a related discipline
- Fundamental knowledge of Chemistry is essential.
- Relevant working experience of pharmaceutical analysis in a development laboratory, or equivalent,
- Experienced and competent with traditional analytical techniques as well as modern instrumental equipment (HPLC, Karl Fischer, Dissolution, and UV spectroscopy). Able interpret raw data and draw conclusions regarding troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
- A good understanding of chromatographic techniques.
- Thorough understanding of requirements for working in a GMP environment.
- Ability to work using fully electronic media, including MS Office.