Associate Laboratory Technician – R&D

MedPharm Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical research company in Guildford is looking for an individual to assist in the upkeep of its R&D laboratory. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, maintaining equipment standards, compliance with GxP regulations, and supporting laboratory and project operations. Candidates should have a science or engineering related degree and an interest in the pharmaceutical industry. The role does not require travel, and training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Industry experience or a science or engineering related degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure R&D laboratory cleanliness and equipment standards.
• Assist with waste disposal and procurement of materials.
• Support project managers in laboratory operations.
• Establish and maintain personal training files.
• Comply with GxP regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Interest in Science and the Pharmaceutical industry

Methodical approach to work

Good communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to learn

Education

Science or engineering related degree

Job description

Position Summary

To contribute to the upkeep of the R&D laboratory and ensure compliance with GxP regulations and MedPharm’s procedures.

Essential Functions

• Responsibility for ensuring that the R&D laboratory areas and equipment are kept to the required standards of cleanliness and that the areas are clear and tidy.
• To undertake general and clinical waste disposal as defined in SOPs and follow management instruction.
• To assist with the procurement and receipt of commercial chemicals, consumables, manufacturing vessels and packaging.
• To assist with the receipt of Test and Reference material and ensure timely release for project use, including carrying out responsible technician duties as required.
• Assist the R&D laboratory departments, Project Managers and Study Managers by arranging and packing shipments as required.
• Assist with purchasing, onboarding, re-qualification, maintenance, repair, withdrawal, and retirement of low impact items of equipment as requested and in line with MedPharm’s SOPs.
• Assist with the day-to-day management and monthly review of the FEQP tracker and reports, escalating any issues to the Head of Technical Operations and QA.
• Assist laboratory staff and study personnel with equipment and laboratory operations queries and requests.
• Assist with the preparation and update of SOPs and COSHH assessments upon request.
• To assist in the review of all equipment logbooks for equipment assigned to the Technical Operations team.
• To promptly report any issues or deviations from SOPs to the Laboratory Operations Team Leader and / or Departmental Head of Department.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with general reporting of faults within the facility for rectification.
• Assist the Facilities Co-ordinator with routine testing of systems with respect to Health and Safety.
• To assist the Laboratory Operations Team Leader with continuous improvement initiatives.
• To ensure all activities are undertaken in line with MedPharm Health and Safety policies and COSHH regulations, and to always ensure the safety of others.
• To ensure all GxP regulations and MedPharm SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are adhered to promote audit readiness and support the Laboratory Team Leader with preparation for internal and external audits.
• Responsible for maintaining personal training files and ensuring training competency prior to undertaking any task.
• To assist in providing clear and concise and documented training to Laboratory staff as required.

To perform any other tasks at request of the Senior Management.

Education and Experience

• Industry experience or a science or engineering related degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• An interest in Science and the Pharmaceutical industry
• A methodical approach to work and highly organised
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the team
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• IT literate
• Ability to multi-task, manage time efficiently and prioritise
• Willingness to learn, as suitable training will be provided as and when required to carry out the role

Travel Requirements

• None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear and smell. The employee is routinely required to walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 12 Kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 Kg + – lifting aids and equipment are available to support manual handling activities where required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The use of displace screen equipment is routinely required. On occasion there may be exposure to loud noises and hot or cold temperatures.

To fulfil the responsibilities of this role, tasks are routinely completed in the office, laboratory, and exterior areas of the UK facility. On occasion, there may be a need to complete tasks offsite.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform the job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.