Job Purpose:
To prioritise, sample, test and release raw materials, intermediates and finished products to strict timescales, in order to support the business requirements.
To support the new formulations/finished products stability and validation programme.

Responsibilities:
Sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products using current pharmacopoeias, any associated ‘wet’ chemistry and instrumental techniques (HPLC, IR, UV), as appropriate.
Preparing Quality reports, including analytical reports (for raw materials and finished products), Certificates of Analysis (CoA) (for finished products) and stability reports.
Creating and executing method development and method validation test protocols for finished products and generating the appropriate analytical methods.
Stability and validation testing of products for new formulations and ongoing stability trials, using physical (pH, viscosity) and instrumental (HPLC, UV) techniques, as appropriate.
Assisting the QC Manager in writing analytical specifications using current pharmacopoeias and reviewing existing analytical specifications.
Assisting the QC Manager in writing/reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Calibrating analytical equipment, as and when required.
Supporting all QC activities.
Ensuring that procedures are carried out carefully and accurately to eliminate errors.
Ensuring good relations and communications and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers.
Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop a progressive culture within the company.
Observing and complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
Observing and complying with company Health and Safety Policies.
Observing and complying with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). ?
Undertaking any other duties, either for the QC department or any other department within the business, which may be requested by the Line Manager, for which training and/or an explanation has been provided and understood.

Essential Requirements:
A Diploma in Analytical Chemistry. 3 - 5 years experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
Proficient in the use of key analytical equipment (HPLC, IR, UV) and the testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
Experience of working in a GMP environment.
Good IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Credible and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels.
Customer focused and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
Ability to achieve and maintain high standards with meticulous attention to detail.
Planning, organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment, adhering to strict deadlines/timescales.
Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
Self starter who can ‘hit the ground running’.
First class team player with a totally flexible approach.
Self motivated with the ability to work proactively using own initiative.
Hands on approach with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Committed to learning and development.

Remuneration:
The company offers a competitive, market related remuneration package, based on qualifications and experience.