Junior Scientist

1 week ago


Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Planet Pharma Full time

Role: Junior Scientist

Company: Global Pharmaceutical Company

Contract Type: 12-month contract (Likely Extension)

Location: Swindon, UK

Immediate Start

Planet Pharma have collaborated with a global pharmaceutical company who are currently seeking a junior level Scientist to join their team based in Swindon to support with their testing within the Quality Control group, to ensure that the company's materials are tested, in accordance with the relevant specifications and with cGMP

Role Description:

  • To have working knowledge and be able to conduct Finished Product QC release testing as required by the role with daily supervision as required using techniques such as Balances, pH meter, UV, Karl Fisher, FT-IR, TLC, Dissolution and HPLC (to include degradation analysis).
  • To be able to generate a simple test plan for a validation project.
  • To be able to write a stability report based on the protocol and test results generated.
  • To have working knowledge of the following Quality system: LIMS; Entering and checking of results.
  • Qumas; printing documents, and creation of basic CR's.
  • To understand and correctly implement written instructions with below the average number of method deviations.
  • To perform analytical work with average testing volumes/output whilst generating data with no more than the average laboratory notebook Right First Time error rate and no less than the average analytical Right First Time as a result of human error.
  • To manage day to day tasks with minimal supervision/guidance: Be able to correctly interpret product tracking sheets.
  • Identify correct specifications and methods for testing, including stability and validation protocols.
  • Complete allocated task in time frame provided and have awareness of the wider team and support peers as required.
  • May plan own workload in conjunction with Senior Scientists
  • Be able to identify laboratory out of specification and out of trend results.
Requirements:
  • BSc or MSc in a scientific subject
  • Knowledge of HPLC (Highly advantageous)
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge of GMP
To Apply:

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We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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