Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician (Graduate)

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical CRO in Oxfordshire is seeking a Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician, ideal for recent chemistry graduates. This permanent role involves shift work, supporting production processes and using analytical equipment. Candidates should possess a degree in life sciences and have a solid understanding of GMP practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous shift allowance

Qualifications

• Recent chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences graduate.
• Understanding of GMP and regulations is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support scale-up production of organic compounds for APIs.
• Operate and maintain purification equipment while adhering to GMP standards.
• Use analytical equipment for monitoring reaction progress.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Accountability

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences (Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

NMR

Job description

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician (Graduate)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Technician (SUITABLE FOR CHEMISTRY GRADUATES)

Location - Oxfordshire

Contract - Permanent

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 only open to recent University Chemistry graduates who are looking for a fantastic opportunity to step into pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This role is a shift-based position - 12 hour shifts with an even split of day shifts and night shifts

The Role

This is a role for newly graduated individuals, or those who have prior pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing experience. As a Pharmaceutical Technician, you will be responsible for

• Supporting the scale-up production of organic compounds to be used as APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) on pilot-plant scale up to 150kg.
• Operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of purification equipment, reaction vessels and mixers to optimise production of pharmaceutical products.
• Use of analytical equipment such as GC-MS, HPLC, NMR to monitor reaction progress
• Additionally, you will be required to accurately complete written documents and report any irregularities.
• This will be done whilst adhering to GMP standards, following company procedures to maintain the high safety standards of our client.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable applicants will have:

Recently graduated from University with a degree in life sciences. Preferably chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences, but biochemistry and more biological disciplines are fin (essential, equivalent experience in a similar role or education is welcome)

• An understanding of GMP and regulations within the pharmaceutical industry (desirable)
• Understanding of GC-MS, HPLC, NMR (essential, use of these equipment is desirable)
• The ability to efficiently organise, plan and time manage (essential)
• The ability to effectively communicate with both customers and colleagues; both written and verbally (essential)
• The ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks (essential)
• A large sense of accountability (essential)
• Willingness to work 12 hour rotating shift patterns during days and nights (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 shift allowance.

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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