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Apprentice lab technician

Livingston
NextPharma
Lab technician
Posted: 11 September
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Overview

Are you looking for an exciting professional challenge? We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,500 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. Our fast pace drives us forward, and passion is part of our winning formula for shared success. Welcome to NextPharma.

Job Purpose

This role reports to the Formulation Manager, and will provide support for three key areas: Clinical Manufacturing, Development materials management and assistance within the Formulation Laboratory. The ideal candidate will have a pharmaceutical background and ideally experience within a cGMP, FDA and MHRA regulated environment.


Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

* Assist scientists in clinical manufacturing and other GMP activities
* Cleaning of rooms and equipment
* Set up of rooms/equipment for clinical manufacturing
* Execution of GMP documentation (training will be provided)
* Compliance with GMP (training will be provided)
* Manage inventory
* Disposal of expired materials and ordering excipients, capsules, reagents, laboratory consumables etc
* Receive, label and process materials for development use
* Manage the cleanliness of the laboratory
* Sampling of raw materials for development use
* Assist scientists in technical batch manufacturing and other formulation laboratory activities
* Perform analysis/testing in support of formulation development activities


Person Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

* Composed; cool under pressure and energised by challenges
* Has demonstrable integrity and trust; can present the facts in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences and admits mistakes
* Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement
* Accomplished at setting priorities


Personal Situation

Flexible and able to work extended hours when required.


Specific Job Skills

Required

* Willing to study for relevant qualification
* Able to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing
* Able to work with minimal supervision
* High attention to detail
* Must have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries

Computer skills: Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, e-mail and internet.

Literacy and Numeracy: Must have excellent communication skills, particularly written English and interpretation, and Maths.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

NextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

It\'s Time For Your Next Chapter

We look forward to receiving your application.

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