Quality Control Analyst
ROLE SUMMARY:
Synergy is a Scientific Services provider with customers across the life sciences. Our team at Reckitt provide stability analysis and Quality Control services to a portfolio of health and well-being products and projects. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with previous experience of instrumental methods and a hands-on approach to their own development, to expand our team and range of activities.
The role is available for 12 months in the first instance with potential for extension.
Working closely with R&D, the role will focus mainly on the generation, analysis, and reporting of analytical data in line with GMP/GLP standards, using techniques including HPLC, GC, and a variety of other instrumental and wet chemistry techniques.
You will also have opportunity to be involved in stability studies, method development, validation and transfer and QC/QA processes such as deviations, lab investigations, CAPA and audit support.
Synergy has a strong focus on learning and development, and you will undergo extensive training, both in technical aspects of the role and in areas such as GMP and Continuous Improvement.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Perform sample and batch assays using HPLC and other instrumentation, following established protocols
Order, receive, prepare and label samples in accordance with SOPs
Analyse, report, and record trends of results
Contribute to protocol development for QC and stability trials
Identify and escalate any out of specification / out of trend / unexpected results
Proactively identify issues and appropriate actions to address
Ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety systems and legislation
Execute tasks according to regulatory, statutory, or client defined standards and requirements
Comply with all appropriate Synergy and Client defined Quality Management Systems, processes, and procedures, including the timely capture and recording of laboratory data
Contribute to continuous improvement activities with respect to compliance, H&S, and audit readiness
Meet / exceed the defined project KPI's & individual objectives
Actively participate in Synergy training and performance review processes
Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, always ensuring that you act in a professional manner whilst performing your duties or whilst you are representing Synergy any capacity
Other duties as reasonably requested by the Synergy Team Leader
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Synergy Team Leader and team members
Synergy Operations Manager
Client laboratory leaders, R&D teams and other lab users
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or Biological Science, or equivalent professional experience
· Previous hands-on experience of analytical test methods such as HPLC within a Healthcare / FMCG / Medical Device environment is desirable
· Results orientated, self-motivated with an ability to evaluate and manage risks
· Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and relationship building
· Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality and delivery
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