Manufacturing Scientist

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract development organization in Beeston is looking for Manufacturing Scientists/Process Development Scientists to support clinical manufacturing and technical transfer activities. You will operate manufacturing equipment, complete documentation, and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a scientific discipline and has strong communication and organization skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday and your birthday off!

Company contributory pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance through Vitality

Training and professional development support

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or higher in a related scientific/technical discipline or have relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake manufacturing activities to meet production requirements.
• Operate equipment involved in manufacturing and testing of products.
• Complete all documentation to support manufacturing activities.
• Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility.
• Support the warehouse team in receiving raw materials.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Quality and safety focus

Education

Degree in scientific/technical discipline

Job description

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a leading Nottingham-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in formulation development, clinical trial manufacturing and manufacturing services for a wide range of dosage forms, including oral solids, liquids, semi-solids, and inhalation products.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced scientists, Upperton offers tailored solutions to accelerate drug development from concept to commercialisation. Upperton are committed to innovation, quality, and share in our customers dedication to changing the lives of patients.

Upperton collaborates closely with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring novel therapies to market efficiently and effectively.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Reporting into the Senior Manufacturing Scientist or Principal Scientist position, the role of Manufacturing Scientists / Process Development Scientists will undertake clinical manufacturing or technical transfer / scale up activities to achieve project goals and milestones, and to meet project targets. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers, and nasal devices. Activities will be focused on clinical and technical transfer / scale up manufacturing activities but will also include equipment and facility cleaning.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Undertake manufacturing activities as directed, using the companys processes safely to meet batch production requirements.

Operate various equipment involved in the manufacturing and testing of products, at various batch scales.

Complete all documentation accurately in full to support manufacturing activities including logbooks, batch records, operational records and log cards.

Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility, including cleaning duties.

Support the warehouse team in the receipt and booking in of raw materials and samples where required.

Work and adhere to the Upperton Quality Management System.

Working a 9 day fornight.

• Monday to Thursday 6am - 4pm and Friday 6am - 3pm
• Monday to Thursday 1pm - 9pm (fridays off)
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

Educated to degree level or higher in a related scientific/technical discipline or have relevant work experience.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative.

Strong focus on quality and safety.

What You Will Get In Return

We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday and your birthday off!
• Company contributory pension package
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support
• Free onsite car parking
  
  

We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.

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