Analyst 1

Kedrion Biopharma; Elstree; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Zusammenfassung

Kedrion Biopharma is hiring a Raw Materials Analyst to join the on-site Materials Compliance team in Elstree, Hertfordshire. You will inspect incoming materials, support sampling and testing, and ensure materials meet approved specifications for manufacturing.

Early-career life science graduates are welcomed. A Basic Disclosure check plus 5-year references are required; the role is fully on-site with limited public transport access, and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifikationen

• As a Raw Materials Analyst you will inspect and assess incoming materials against approved specs and documentation.
• You should have a degree in a relevant science and practical laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP and writing/revising SOPs is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Inspect and assess incoming materials and components against specifications.
• Perform sampling, testing, quarantine and release or rejection of materials.
• Maintain accurate documentation and material status records.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing and Laboratory teams.
• Record and report test results and identify deviations or OOS/OOT.

Kenntnisse

Practical laboratory skills

Communication skills

GMP/GLP understanding

Experience inspecting materials

Ausbildung

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Analyst 1 Kedrion Biopharma have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven Analyst to join our Raw Materials, Chemistry department on-site in Elstree, Hertfordshire. This role is perfect for recent Life Science graduates and individuals at the beginning of their careers who are passionate about Life Science and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As a Raw Materials Analyst, you will play an important role within the Materials Compliance team carrying out duties for the inspection and assessing of incoming materials and components against approved specifications and documentation ensuring materials are suitable for use in manufacturing.

Experience working in a laboratory setting is essential; this may have been gained through academic study, university research projects, industrial placements, or early professional experience. We particularly welcome applications from candidates at the beginning of their careers who are looking to build strong foundations in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.

As the role is based in the warehouse, we are required to carry out a Basic Disclosure Security check plus 5 year work/education references with no gaps.

Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess incoming materials and components against approved specifications and documentation ensuring materials are suitable for use in manufacturing.
• Perform and support the sampling, testing, quarantine and release or rejection of raw materials and components in accordance with approved procedures.
• Undertake a range of raw material testing activities following appropriate training and competency assessment, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
• Prepare reagents, standards and control samples required for testing, ensure appropriate laboratory housekeeping and safe working practices are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Quality, Manufacturing, Laboratory and other relevant departments to ensure materials are available for use in accordance with quality and operational requirements.
• Promptly identify, document and elevate deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), out of trend (OOT) and other atypical results, supporting investigations where required.
• Ensure OOS, invalid results and other quality related records are initiated and progressed in a timely manner.
• Accurately record, review, collate, and report test and inspection results using approved documentation and computer systems.
• Maintain accurate material status, traceability and documentation records, ensuring materials are appropriately identified and controlled throughout the warehouse and testing process.
• Ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained, and perform system suitability checks where required.

Skills and Education required

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science or Biochemistry.
• Computer literate, competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
• Communication skills: able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers, peers and clients.
• Practical laboratory skills.
• Experience of inspecting materials is desirable.
• Understanding of GMP/GLP.
• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.
• Basic Disclosure Security check plus 5 year work/education references with no gaps.

In return we offer

We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking