NextPharma is a leading European pharmaceutical CDMO focused on attractive technology niches.
Since its foundation in 1989, the Livingston site has evolved into a global player in the development and application of both traditional and novel drug encapsulation technologies that are supported by modern and commercial scale manufacturing facilities. .
Our Vision:
Our vision is to be the leading and most trusted, reliable and innovative Europe-based CDMO by upholding the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations, while driving strong, sustainable growth for the company.
Job Purpose:
This role reports to the Formulation Manager, and will be required to provide support for the three key areas; Clinical Manufacturing, Development materials management and providing assistance within the Formulation Laboratory. The ideal candidate will therefore have a pharmaceutical background and have ideally gained experience within a cGMP, FDA and MHRA regulated environment.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Assist scientists in clinical manufactures and other GMP activities
2. Cleaning of rooms and equipment
3. Set up of rooms/equipment for clinical manufacturing
4. Execution of GMP documentation (training will be provided)
5. Compliance with GMP (training will be provided)
6. Manage inventory
7. Disposal of expired materials and ordering excipients, capsules, reagents, laboratory consumables etc
8. Receive, label and process materials for development use
9. Manage the cleanliness of the laboratory
10. Sampling of raw materials for development use
11. Assist scientists in technical batch manufactures and other formulation laboratory activities
12. Perform analysis/testing in support of formulation development activities
Person Profile: Apprentice Lab Technician
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;
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person