Head of Analytical Operations

1 week ago


Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom Sigma Full time

About the Opportunity

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Quality Control Manager / Laboratory Manager to join our team at Sigma. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our Quality Control (QC) laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the QC laboratory, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the Team: Manage and mentor a team of analysts, helping them develop their skills and ensuring high-quality testing procedures.
  • Testing and Verification: Conducting and verifying analytical testing using HPLC and GC techniques.
  • Lab Maintenance: Maintaining and improving lab standards, ensuring a clean and organised work environment.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with the production team to ensure schedules are met, enabling the business to operate efficiently.
  • Driving Continuous Improvement: Developing and validating new methods and techniques to enhance laboratory processes.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications: A degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, forensic science, pharmaceutical science, or similar.
  • Experience: A background in the pharmaceutical industry, with a solid understanding of GMP. This could have been gained as a laboratory manager, QC manager, quality control manager, etc.
  • Skills: Hands-on experience with HPLC and GC and the willingness to carry out testing using them.
  • Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage teams and prioritise effectively.

What We Offer

In return for your expertise, we offer:

  • Competitive Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
  • Bonus Scheme: After probation, you will be eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 20%, subject to personal and company performance.
  • Benefits Package: 33 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays, on-site discounted gym, on-site cafeteria, and free parking, death in service benefit of x4 of basic salary and a contributory pension scheme.


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