Chemistry Technician

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical CRO in Oxfordshire is seeking a Chemistry Technician to join their expanding team. The role involves supporting chemical production, inventory management, and adhering to GMP standards. Ideal candidates are recent life science graduates or have relevant experience. Full training is provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, or similar.
• Experience in a laboratory or chemical setting is desirable.
• Comfortable with manual handling of raw chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Support production of chemicals on a pilot plant.
• Conduct inventory management and stock checking.
• Perform routine maintenance of pilot plant equipment.

Skills

Interest in chemical manufacturing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Accountability

Education

Degree in a life science discipline

Job description

Chemistry Technician (Suitable for Life Science Graduates)

Location - Oxfordshire

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.

For additional information or to submit an application please contact Charlie Cox on 07903 204577 or email your CV to [e-mail]

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