Job Description – Raw Materials Coordinator
Rate: £15 per hour
Location: Slough
Contract Length: 6 months
Role Purpose & Scope (why this job exists):
* Work effectively within the QC Raw Materials team, maintaining required timelines with general guidance and support.
* Execute tasks to a high standard and adapt to change within a GMP custom manufacturing environment.
* Support team members to ensure high-quality standards are upheld across the department.
* Coordinate daily activities within the Raw Materials team.
* Ensure Raw Material scheduling is completed, maintained, and on track.
* Scan assay forms and manage archiving.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Sampling and Testing team and report results according to relevant GMP procedures when required.
* Use SAP daily to review raw materials.
* Lead materials planning meetings and participate in operations meetings if required.
* Complete Raw Materials Specification packs for raw materials release.
* Release Raw Materials and take ownership of processing RMS for release, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Follow all safety requirements related to assigned tasks.
* Identify, assess, and implement improvements in GMP compliance, safety, and efficiency.
* Manage archiving of assay forms and RMS documentation.
* Prepare and send RMS release packs to other sites or customers, and support internal audits with required documentation.
* Provide vendor certifications on request.
* Support the monthly retain audit process.
* Manage change effectively and escalate delays to QC management.
* Manage own schedule under general direction from the Group Leader/Scheduler and deliver work within required timelines.
Required Skills and Competencies:
* Ability to use SAP and LIMS.
* Adaptability and willingness to undertake varied tasks to support departmental efficiency.
* Proactive, with the ability to anticipate problems and generate solutions.
* Ability to maintain a high standard of work.
* Strong data review skills with the ability to ensure high standards across the team.
* Able to work independently and within a team environment.
* Professional handling of confidential information.
* Ability to deliver work and projects to agreed timelines while maintaining quality.
* Demonstrates loyalty, commitment, and ability to support and train junior staff.
Qualifications
Education Preferred: BSc – Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry
Work Experience:
* GMP laboratory environment within the pharmaceutical industry – Entry Level (0–4 years)
* SAP experience – Entry Level (0–4 years)