Analytical Scientist
- Ware, ENG (GBR)
- £15 - £17 Per Hour
- 12 Months
- Start date: 25 Mar 19
- Ref: GSK0JP00076045
- spectroscopy
- validation
- risk assessments
- protocols
- quality control
- SOPS
- gmp
- analytical testing
- dissolution testing
- uv
- dissolution
Key Responsibilities:
• Plans,prioritises and delivers experimental work (internal and outsourced) to appropriate Company and Regulatory standards suitable for the task (e.g. GMP, Health Safety and Environment)
• Analyses samples and documents resultto GMP.
• Utilises equipment and resources in the most efficient manner including HPLC, Dissolution and UV Spectroscopy.
• Conducts other defined packages of work as directed by a senior member of staff.
• Ensure appropriately validated methods are applied.
• Performs analytical work in accordance with stability protocols and batch analysis requirements as appropriate.
• May independently select, design, and/or execute experiments, based on interpretation of previous results.
• Anticipates/recognizes potential problems with equipment and/or supplies and initiates action to solve or prevent problems.
• Maintains cleanliness in own work area and in communal work areas.
Quality -Perform appropriate Quality Control activities, including:
- Ensuring high-quality standards are employed in the work of the team and that issues are raised and resolved.
- Analytical testing to support release or rejection of finished products by Quality Assurance
- Analytical testing to support release or rejection of cleaning verification, raw materials pre-printed material and purified water support
- Checking the maintenance of premises and equipment.
- Proposing validation protocols and performing appropriate validation of analytical methods.
- Is fully aware of GMP requirements for his/her laboratory/working environment
- Maintain training records and familiarity with current SOPs and controlled documents
- Raises issues including identification of Atypical and out of specification results
Communication
• Demonstrates timely & reliable recording of laboratory data in suitable systems in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress and activities.
• Independently authors internal reports.
• Presents effectively to internal GSK forums if required.
Safety
• Follows safe Laboratory Practices.
• Is fully aware of safety requirements for his/her laboratory/working environment
• Attends regular safety training.
• Maintains accurate and complete safety records consistent with company policy and legal requirements.
• Carries out risk assessments for the compounds used in their projects.
• Recognizes potential safety problems and takes action to rectify them.
Competencies
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a science-based subject
• Industry experience in an analytical environment preferred (2 years+)
• Experienced in the use of HPLC, Dissolution Testing and UV Spectroscopy
• Experience of working in a GMP environment
• A good understanding of general scientific principles
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to deliver to agreed timelines
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply.
