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Quality Control Laboratory Analyst
An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Laboratory Analyst to join our Quality Team. This is a 12-month secondment opportunity based at Gargrave.
Responsibilities
- Competently conduct laboratory-based analytical testing and sampling of Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, and Stability samples in line with agreed business targets and priorities.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained whilst working in the laboratory.
- Assist in technical laboratory-based investigations as required for specific projects.
- Complete and maintain laboratory notebooks and files to ensure compliance with internal and external Quality Systems – E.g. Lab book audit schedule, archiving practice.
- Conduct good laboratory practices including calibration activities, stability files, and ordering of material as appropriate.
- Assist where required in validation activities including equipment qualification and method development/improvements.
- Input into and carry out test method development and validation when required.
- Take individual responsibility and work independently for assigned work. Making effective use of own resource and time by effective planning in coordination with timescales defined by project team/direct line manager.
- Ability to work as part of a team across different laboratories and departments.
- Gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the products and processes associated with assigned projects.
- Plan, identify, and organize in advance workload and priorities providing accurate lead times.
- Comply with site Health and Safety procedures.
- Assist with preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
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- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and commitment to the customer and their needs, sets high standards of quality and productivity, systematic, and organized, consistently achieves goals.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific subject. Chemistry preferred but not essential.
- Demonstration of appropriate level of knowledge, ability, and experience – particularly in a range of analytical techniques and use of analytical instrumentation.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a lab-based role. Within medical devices or pharmaceutical industries would be beneficial.
Salary
- £28-30k per annum.
- 37 hours per week.
- Monday - Friday.
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