Location: Montrose, Scotland
Work type: On-site
Contract duration: 9 months
Payrate: TBC (PAYE/Umbrella, inside IR35)
Client: Global biopharma conglomerate
About your next role:
The quality team exists to deliver effective and efficient support services to the Montrose site. The Quality Laboratory team exists to manage operational quality laboratory activities for the Montrose site in a safe, compliant and efficient way. The purpose of the quality analyst role is to ensure that i) day-to-day and routine analysis is completed in an effective and timely manner ii) interface with other parts of the quality directorate to ensure that there is a smooth and efficient flow of products from the site iii) to support interfaces with other Montrose departments to ensure that they are effective for all parties iv) ensure that significant quality or compliance issues are escalated through the appropriate management lines and/or management processes. Utilization of all performance management to ensure continuous improvement to efficiency, safety and compliance
* To work as part of a high-performing team and is responsible for carrying out routine analysis on IPC, raw materials, manufactured and stability samples using classical and chromatographic techniques as appropriate. This includes the use of M-ERP and other IT systems to manage and report data.
* To provide an effective analytical service for the analysis of non-routine samples and to assist in the troubleshooting of production problems.
* Analysts must live our client's values and meet expectations to ensure tasks are carried out with integrity, a positive attitude and a willingness to work across boundaries to optimize efficiencies and reduce waste.
* To be actively involved in activities that are required for the effective running of the quality laboratory. Activities include, but are not limited to the review and preparation of procedures e.g. LSOP’s, validation reviews, COSHH and risk assessments and Glaxo Production System (GPS) improvement activities.
* To work to current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) in a highly-regulated environment, following the defined procedures (LSOP’s, GSOP’s and other applicable documentation).
* Required to be actively involved in various audit teams e.g. GMP, 5S and self-inspection audits.
* Involved in supporting continuous improvement using GPS tools and value for every pound principles.
* To be actively involved in the capability building of staff, this includes both the training of other individuals in the analytical techniques in the department and being trained in new techniques.
* To work in a safe and compliant manner and to actively support processes designed to ensure the safe, compliant operation of the laboratories as per order fulfilment requirements.
* Meet requirements of site strategy including ZIP’s, ZAP’s and no overdue quality metrics.
* Deviation management, planned and unplanned change management and improvement actions must be owned, prioritized and completed in a professional and timely manner.
Previous employment in a Quality Control lab or equivalent with a suitable level of competency in a range of analytical techniques e.g. chromatography and classical tests is preferred.