Lab Operations Trainee

**Generous PTO | Bonus Potential | 401(k) with Match | Employee Assistance Program**
**Core Values: Diligence, Pioneering, Integrity, Dignity**

**About MedPharm**:
MedPharm is a global leader in topical and transdermal product development, providing end-to-end services from early-stage formulation development to full commercial production. With facilities in the UK and the US, MedPharm has established itself as a trusted partner in dermatological, nail, mucosal, respiratory, and transdermal drug delivery. MedPharm has a strong track record of supporting product development and pioneering performance testing models to reduce development risks for its clients.

**Job Summary**:
To contribute to the upkeep of the R&D laboratory and to ensure compliance with GxP regulations and as per MedPharm’s QMS. Significant internal and external relationship with Technical Support Management Team, R&D and GMP Lab Teams, Study Managers / Project Managers, QA - Management Team, Suppliers and Contractors and Finance.

**Responsibilities**
- 1. Responsibility for ensuring that the R&D laboratory areas and equipment are kept to the required standards
- of cleanliness and that the areas are clear and tidy.
- 2. To undertake general and clinical waste disposal as defined in SOPs and follow management instruction.
- 3. To support the internal and external qualification and maintenance of equipment as required including but
- not limited to; daily balance verification, equipment temperature monitoring, stability cabinet maintenance
- and on-site engineer visits.
- 4. To assist with the stock check, procurement and receipt of commercial chemicals, consumables,
- manufacturing vessels and packaging.
- 5. To assist with the receipt, storage and disposal of Test and Reference material, and ensure timely release
- for project use.
- 6. Assist the R&D laboratory departments, Project Managers and Study Managers by arranging and packing
- shipments as required.
- 8. To promptly report any issues or deviations from SOPs to the Laboratory Operations Team Leader and / or
- Departmental Head of Department.
- 9. Assist with routine facilities maintenance activiites, contractor visits, and general reporting of faults within
- the facility for rectification to Management.
- 10. To ensure all activities are undertaken in line with MedPharm Health and Safety policies and COSHH regulations, and to always ensure the safety of others. 11. To ensure all GxP regulations and MedPharm SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are adhered to promote audit readiness and support the Laboratory Team Leader with preparation for internal and external audits. 12. Responsible for maintaining personal training files and ensuring training competency prior to undertaking any task. 13. To perform any other tasks at request of the Senior Management.

**Qualifications**:
An interest in Science and the Pharmaceutical industry - A methodical approach to work and highly organised - Ability to work independently and contribute to the team - Good communication skills (written and oral) - IT literate - Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and prioritise - Willingness to learn as suitable training will be provided as and when required to carry out the role

**Why Join MedPharm?**
Our breadth of competencies has us partnering with clients from formula inception, clinical trials, regulatory filing and into commercial production. We are engaged in all stages of the pharmaceutical commercialization process, and you will work with some of the best clients in our industry’s CDMO space.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- MedPharm is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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