Analytical Scientist

This is a permanent full time position, working a 35 hour week, 7 hours per day flexibly between 7am & 7 pm on 5/7 days as per business needs.  

The purpose of this job is to perform stability testing of finished pharmaceutical products and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe.

• To perform routine and non-routine analysis using traditional and modern analytical techniques (primarily: HPLC, Dissolution and Karl Fisher determination), as required by the client’s representative.
• To perform technology transfers on new products entering the team
• To review analytical data for GMP compliance.
• To initiate and follow-up OOS results and action limits as per client procedures.
• To document data as dictated by current client policies and procedures.
• To collect and measure productivity through agreed metrics such as number of tests performed, cycle times, lab/product issues, number of hours worked per project, etc. 
• To prepare and approve results for tests in which they have received the appropriate training and are deemed competent.
• To deal with client queries and contact designated personnel, with appropriate support from onsite leadership, with any relevant information or issues relating to test results or the service in general.
• To keep up to date with any technological or method revisions in their area, ensuring their training is complete and adjusting their work as required with approval from the Lead Analyst.
• Support local audits as required.
• To perform testing of QC samples in accordance with client procedures.
• To revise SOPs as required.
• To adhere to all client standards in the areas of safety, housekeeping and quality, notifying management of any discrepancies.