Sr Analyst, QC Chemistry

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Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Baxter Thetford is looking for a candidate to work in QC Chemistry Team as a Senior Analyst. You will be responsible for supervising the analytical testing required during various stages of the manufacturing of products at Thetford working as part of a team following established practices and within the required time frames. You will also be responsible for team compliance items, provide technical support, development of direct reports. Within this role you will work rotational 5am–1pm and 9am–5pm, Monday – Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain wider exposure in a laboratory for a global pharmaceutical company and is the ideal role for a graduate. You will work closely with your team of QC Analysts, and work together to ensure we are releasing the highest quality products.

Benefits

•    25 days annual leave + bank holidays
•    Employee discount scheme
•    Blue light card
•    Progression opportunities
•    Subsided canteen
•    Westfield healthcare
•    Up to 8% pension contribution
•    Employee assistance programme

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop direct reports through performance reviews (ACE Check-In) and identify training or development needs.
• Conduct testing, stability studies, reporting, and checking/reviewing of results in accordance with relevant local and global procedures, testing methods, protocols, and/or pharmacopeial requirements.
• Ensure direct reports meet safety, quality, and performance standards, and escalate any issues to the QC Manager
• Initiate, conduct, and manage quality records, such as deviations, CAPAs, effectiveness checks, and laboratory investigations.
• Initiate and coordinate document updates, change controls, and successfully manage timelines for implementation of changes.
• Perform the batch release activities.
• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits; complete any assigned action items in a timely manner.
• Perform if required and coordinate general laboratory support activities including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and inventory of supplies and reagents/ standards.
• Perform and coordinate calibration checks in accordance with written procedures.
• Ensure that equipment within laboratory is operated and maintained correctly.
• Responsible for clear escalation and troubleshooting of technical issues and challenges relating to equipment or test methods.
• Check and review the test results in accordance with relevant local and global procedures, testing methods, protocols, and/or pharmacopeial requirements.
• Ensure accurate, timely entries are made in electronic laboratory notebook, LIMS or paper documentation.
• Perform and manage all aspects of sample handling e.g., collection, receipt, storage, and disposal of samples as per procedure.
• Participates in any required laboratory investigations as required 
• Follows Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state  
• Provide support to the supervisor in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation

Qualifications 

• Science based degree (preferably in Chemistry, BioChemistry Biology OR Microbiology)
• Experience working in a laboratory essential
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently  
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office Packages  
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers 
• Strong work ethic  
• Excellent communication skills  
• Previous experience in a GMP environment/ pharmaceutical QC laboratory.

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