Chemistry Lab Assistant

We are seeking **Chemistry Lab Technicians** for our client **Terumo** in **Larne**.

**Pay Rate**:£11.41 Per Hour

**Job Type**: Full time, temporary ongoing

**Working Hours**: 8.30am - 5pm

**Job Duties**:

- To work under the direct supervision of the Lab Senior Analyst who reports to the QC Laboratory Manager.
- To be capable of using all the analytical equipment within the Quality Control Laboratory in a competent and careful manner.
- To perform incoming goods analysis based on documented analytical methods and procedures.
- To analyse to the appropriate test specification all Starting Materials and any other routine and non-routine analysis required in the laboratory.
- To ensure all products are properly status labelled.
- To implement calibrations of laboratory equipment and to ensure that all such equipment is maintained in good working order.
- To ensure all bench reagents and volumetric solutions are prepared as described in documented procedures and have been standardised where necessary.
- To routinely test site water samples to monitor and track production of Water for Injection use in manufacture of Sterile Pharmaceutical products
- To routinely test for particulate matter in sterile pharmaceutical finished product as a release test for commercial product.
- To maintain neat and accurate analysis records.
- Organise the sampling and storage of Retain Samples.
- To contribute to process improvement initiatives to drive continuous improvement
- To be responsible for the protection and well-being of other company personnel and minimise environmental impact.
- Understand the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and follow all Company procedures.
- Report all accidents or any unsafe conditions in the work-place that they are aware of to Management and also maintain in a good state of repair all protective clothing and equipment.
- The role will require lifting of samples and bags that weight up to 25Kg in a warehouse setting, so a general level of strength and fitness would be advantageous
- Ensure training has been received in relation to specific duties and that all training is documented in training records
- Conform to the Company’s Absence Policy and to adhere to Absence Procedures
- Report any out-of-specification results to their direct Line Manager
- Escalate any issues with materials availability or stock discrepancy to direct Line Manager

**Job Criteria**:
**Essential**
- Physically fit to carry out job and able to attend work on a regular basis. Able to carry up to 25Kg bags/cartons
- Effective communication skills
- Be able to recognise and escalate issue with materials availability
- Ability to work harmoniously with others
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Ability to prioritise workloads based on demands

**Desirable**:

- Experience of use and execution of USP and Ph Eur methodology
- Be able to recognise and escalate issue with materials availability
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and calibration of equipment.
- Knowledge, use and maintenance of, FTIR, TOC, pH and Conductivity testing
- Experience working in a laboratory with a good knowledge of cGLP.
- Experience in working with sampling plans

**Benefits Include**:

- Attractive salary
- Good working conditions/environment
- Yearly bonus
- Potential for overtime
- Planned shutdowns

**Additional Information**: These Process Operative positions are in **Larne, Northern Ireland**

For more information regarding these positions please call our **Ballymena **office on **028 2542 0140** ask for Roisin

**INDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm

**Salary**: £11.41 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: One location