Summary
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Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.
Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.
The Opportunity
As an Analytical Analyst you are involved in carrying out testing (chemical and administrative) on raw materials, semi-finished products, veterinary medicinal products and packaging materials.
Stability research and calibration of analysis equipment is also part of your work. All QC activities are performed according to established procedures and according to the Dechra Quality Management System.
Package
* Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
* Plenty of training and development opportunities
* 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
* Option to buy a week's holiday each year
* 8% Employer Pension Contribution
* Free access to the Headspace App
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site parking
Main Responsibilities
So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:
* Collection, receipt and archiving of samples of raw materials, packaging, wage products, labels, semi-finished products, end products and water samples. Taking swab samples for monitoring and cleaning validations.
* Ensure an efficient division of the work, taking into account the production planning and agreed lead times.
* Performing regular maintenance and minor repairs, keeping clean and calibrating equipment, materials and spaces.
* Perform tests on raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials before use in production, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
* The release of raw materials, semi-finished products and packaging materials for use in production.
* Performing tests on end products for the release of products for the market, using a wide range of analysis equipment.
* Perform analysis for process, product, cleaning and equipment validation studies.
* Conducting analysis for stability studies.
* Preparing analysis certificates for customers.
* Conducting examinations as a result of Out-of-Specification results, deviations and other quality-related investigations.
* Arranging the execution of external research, sending samples, processing reports and checking the progress of the work to be carried out.
* Drafting of specifications incl. analytical regulations for raw materials, wage products, semi-finished products, packaging, labels and end products.
* Ensure that all waste is safely removed and is in line with business processes.
Ideal Candidate
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:
* Experience in very precise and concentrated work.
* At least 3 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical GMP quality control laboratory.
* Knowledge of chemical and physical analysis techniques; HPLC, UV-VIS, DLC, MID-IR, (auto) titration, water determination Karl Fischer, TOC, physicochemical tests as density, melting point determination, color measurement, viscosity measurement, pH measurement.
* Working in Word and Excel and with HPLC data system (CDS).
* Knowledge of environmental, health and safety, GMP and company regulations.
* Global knowledge of production method.
* Knowledge of the applicable procedures and their application.
* BSc Hons in Chemistry or equivalent in scientific field.
* Occasional global travel is required with this role.