Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. The below client is an American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation.
Job Title: Analytical Scientist
Location: Kent, CT13 9ND UK
Duration: 12 Months
WorkType : Onsite
Job Description:
* The Materials Characterisation Team based within the Analytical Technology Function of Client’s Global Supply Technology, Engineering and Launch (GTEL) department are looking for an analytical scientist to support the application of analytical methods to understand chemical properties of a broad range of pharmaceutical materials.
SKILLS NEEDED:
* Understanding of the application of analytical methods for the characterisation of pharmaceutical materials.
* Strong working knowledge of quantitative analysis (chromatographic / spectroscopic) and the necessary laboratory skills required to achieve accurate, precise, and reliable data first time.
* Ability to work independently, and to document analytical results and conclusions through presentations and technical reports.
* Oral and written communication skills, with emphasis on clarity of communication.
* Ability to follow scientific protocols / methods, and departmental procedures, with excellent attention to detail.
* Highly motivated, self-directed, and pro-active.
* Creative, entrepreneurial attitude, with appetite to work in fast paced environment and execute key priorities to timelines whilst effectively balancing multiple priorities.
* Interpersonal skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Determination of chemical profiles (both organic and elemental) of API’s, excipients, drug products and packaging materials to enable understanding of composition and impurities including development of appropriate sample preparation methods
* Measurement of drug product dissolution using USP apparatus and using fibre-optic, UV and / or HPLC quantitation.
* Measurement of drug product elemental impurities by ICP-MS in accordance with ICHQ3D.
* Execution of accelerated drug product stability studies, including trending of assay, impurities and dissolution.
* Perform experiments in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP), established business processes and protocols, and applicable SOPs.
* Identification of (and laboratory investigations for) atypical analytical results.
* Troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation.
* Document laboratory work in a detailed, clear and timely manner, in compliance with GLP requirements.
* Selection of appropriate presentation techniques for analytical datasets in order to deliver concise headline results to stakeholders in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific field.
* Practical analytical laboratory experience including quantitative analysis.
* Theoretical understanding of HPLC, dissolution, and ICP-MS / ICP-OES.
Desirable
* Laboratory experience in a relevant industrial setting.
* Experience in operation in LC, ICP or dissolution instrumentation and associated software.
* Experience in the development and validation of analytical methods.
* Familiarity with ICHQ3D.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.