Apprentice Lab Technician

22 hours ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom NextPharma Logistics GmbH Full time

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,250 employees in Germany, France, Finland, Norway and the UK. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.
Job Purpose:
This role reports to the Microbiology and Stability Manager, and will provide support for the following key areas; Environmental monitoring within the production cleanrooms, media management, growth promotion of media and sample management within the laboratory areas including receipt and disposal. The ideal candidate will therefore have a scientific background, excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

  • Execution of GMP documentation (training will be provided)
  • Compliance with GMP (training will be provided)
  • Environmental monitoring of the production cleanrooms including air, settle plate, contact plate, water, coliform sampling
  • Media management including media receipt, inspection, growth promotion testing, media approval and stock control
  • Routine maintenance of the microbiological equipment (biosafety cabinets, incubators, water baths and fridges etc)
  • Receive, label and process materials for microbiology and stability use
  • Disposal of expired materials and ordering, reagents, laboratory consumables etc
  • Manage the cleanliness of the laboratory areas

Person Profile: Apprentice Lab Technician
The Ideal Candidate Will Be

  • Composed; cool under pressure and energised by challenges
  • Has demonstrable integrity and trust; can present the facts in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences and admits mistakes
  • Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement
  • Accomplished at setting priorities;

Personal Situation
Flexible and able to work extended hours when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Required

  • Willing to study for relevant qualification
  • Able to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • High attention to detail
  • Must have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries

Computer skills:
Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word,

e-mail and internet;

Literacy and Numeracy:
Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.
NextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Contributory pension scheme

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Generous Holiday Entitlement

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