* Job Title –Scientist (QC Product Testing and Stability) X2
* Location –Slough
* Contract Length – 12 months
* Pay Rate- 17.96 per hour
Key Responsibilities
* Performs experimental work independently in accordance with SOPs and study protocols on a variety of sample types
* Performs work in a safe, compliant manner, ensuring training profile is maintained and up to date at all times.
* Plans and completes assigned tasks within the required timeframe. Communicates progress and escalates challenges to Line Manager and/or scientific lead as appropriate
* Technically review assays against SOPs, protocols and GMP principles and liaise with operators and study directors to close out technical review of assays.
* Interpret data against specifications, critically assess results and identify trends within data, reporting any observations and concerns to QC management, SDs, QC representative in a timely manner.
* Writes stability study protocols, reports, testing summaries etc.
* Act as a mentor and/or trainer to newer or more junior members of the team and provide help and support to team mates
* Supports improvement projects within the department and encourages best practice and corrects incorrect/bad practice
* Support, as needed, with the timely completion of investigations, deviations, CAPAs and change controls and may independently lead and complete minor investigations e.g. pipette calibration failure, storage equipment temperature excursions
* Actively contributes to QC department general lab housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory is adequately stocked with reagents and consumables as needed. In addition, perform monitoring and maintenance of equipment and may take on system owner responsibilities
* Work collaboratively in a team to ensure business, regulatory and customer needs are met.
Skills Require
* An awareness of cGMP guidelines and how adherence to GMP impacts the way we work
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a regulated cGMP environment.
* Theoretical knowledge in the principles of a range of analytical methods