Analytical Chemist

Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited; Cramlington; Vor Ort; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service

Wellbeing support

Training and career development

Zusammenfassung

Sterling Pharma Solutions is seeking an Analytical Chemist based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland to perform analyses of substances and materials in line with cGMP, maintain records, prepare samples, and collaborate with stakeholders.

You will support method development, transfer, calibration of equipment, deviation investigation, and contribute to quality and compliance programs while upholding our Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring ethos.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a degree in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
• Previous experience with Chromatography Data Systems is essential, preferably Chromeleon.

Aufgaben

• Perform analysis and reporting results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Optimise analytical methods and implement testing procedures to support transfer of new processes into production.
• Investigate analytical deviations and out of specification results with rigorous root cause analysis.
• Organise calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carry out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform technical transfers between internal and external customers.
• Support method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterise reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
• Develop, evaluate, and prepare analytical methods and SOPs as required.
• Liaise with manufacturing, technical, and operational quality personnel on compliance and analytical atypicality.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Flexibility to manage priorities

GMP experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Chromeleon CDS

HPLC

GC

Jobbeschreibung

Summary of the Analytical Chemist role

As the Analytical Chemist you will perform analysis and related activities of substances and materials in accordance with safety and compliance regulations such as current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). You will be required to maintain accurate records, prepare samples and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Reporting directly to the Analytical Coordinator you will be based at our Cramlington site in Northumberland.

Your responsibilities

• Performing analysis and reporting results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Optimising analytical methods and implementing testing procedures to support the transfer of new processes into production.
• Investigating analytical deviations and out of specification results with appropriate rigous and contributing to their root cause resolution.
• Organising the calibration and maintenance of analytical laboratory equipment.
• Performing routine auditing of laboratory areas.
• Carrying out SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performing technical transfers between internal and external customers.
• Supporting method validation and cGMP stability programs.
• Characterising reference materials for use in cGMP analysis.
• Developing, evaluating, and preparing analytical methods and SOPs as required.
• Liaising with manufacturing, technical, and operational quality personnel on relevant aspects of compliance and analytical atypicality.
• Embodying our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Requirements for the role

• Must have a degree in Chemistry or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory experience is essential, ideally in a GMP environment.
• Experience and knowledge of HPLC and GC techniques is essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage changing priorities.
• Previous experience with Chromatography Data Systems is essential, preferably Chromeleon.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.