Chemistry Technician

Taylorollinson; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical CRO in Oxfordshire seeks a Chemistry Technician suitable for life science graduates. The position involves supporting chemical production, managing inventory, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal for recent graduates or those with lab experience in chemistry or related fields. Competitive salary of GBP25,000 - GBP26,000 and permanent contract offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Interest in chemical manufacturing setting is essential.
• Prior laboratory or chemical manufacturing experience is desired.
• Comfortable with manual handling of raw chemicals is essential.
• Efficient organizing, planning, and time management skills are essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks is essential.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of chemicals on a pilot plant.
• Weigh raw materials for production.
• Manage inventory and consumable ordering.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment regularly.
• Fill out documentation related to GMP.

Skills

Interest in chemical manufacturing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Sense of accountability

Education

Degree in life science discipline

Job description

Chemistry Technician (Suitable for Life Science Graduates)

Location - Oxfordshire

Salary - GBP25,000 - GBP26,000

Contract Permanent

Hours Monday Friday 40 hours a week

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical CRO based in Oxfordshire who are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join their expanding pharmaceutical operative team. This position is best suited to those who have an interest in life sciences; candidates with existing warehouse/lab experience; or those who have recently graduated with a life science degree (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology etc).

The Role

Full training is provided for this position, so don t worry if you do not have experience in the responsibilities! As a Chemistry Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the product of chemicals on a pilot plant producing batches of up to 150kg.
• Weighing out raw materials for production.
• Stock checking and inventory management, consumable ordering.
• Routine and preventative maintenance of pilot plant equipment (reactors, vacuum pumps, filtration systems, dryers, scrubbers, heaters etc).
• Filling out of forms relating to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) including Batch documentation records, COSHH forms etc.
• This will be done whilst adhering to GMP, following company procedures to maintain the high safety standards.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable applicants will have:

• An interest in working in a chemical manufacturing setting (essential)
• Prior laboratory or chemical manufacturing experience (desired)
• A degree in a life science discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, chemistry etc) (desired)
• Be comfortable with manual handling of raw chemicals (essential)
• The ability to efficiently organise, plan and time manage (essential)
• The ability to effectively communicate with colleagues; both written and verbally (essential)
• The ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks (essential)
• A large sense of accountability (essential)
• Right to work in the UK without need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential)

The Package

Being a leading pharmaceutical CRO, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis, with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.