Qc Laboratory Technician

Kelly Services are looking for a QC Laboratory Technician to join our well established and respected client in Loughborough on a temporary basis for 12 months.

Pay rate - £12.50 per hour

Hours - 37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours (core hours on site are 10am - 3pm).

The Role

This role will be responsible for the testing of pharmaceutical raw materials and components, in line with site procedures. The employee would represent the department as required to include external customers and regulators. Additional responsibilities include:

• Knowledge and application of current safety regulations (e.g., CoSHH) as applicable to laboratory functions
• Follow the 10 rules of GMP
• Work to appropriate laboratory systems, standards and procedures, e.g., data recording, labelling, investigation and calibration procedures. Complete analytical documentation including the input of results onto the LIMS system.
• Awareness of current regulatory standards as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Maintain GMP / GLP standards and principles within the laboratory area.
• Perform analytical testing using methods where training has been received with minimal avoidable errors in order to meet scheduled timelines.
• Perform new test methods and techniques once full training has been received.
• Complete preliminary investigations with minimum support
• Review and issue GMP documentation where full training has been received.
• Develop an understanding of the tests carried out and their impact on the products / materials worked on.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Develop a basic understanding of the resources required to perform laboratory-based activities.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you will have excellent attention to detail and time keeping skills, be a strong communicator with confidence to communicate errors effectively and efficiently. Desired experience includes:

• Ideally have worked with GLP, GMP, Specifications and Test Methods
• Ideally have 1 year of experience of testing within the Pharmaceutical Laboratory
• Ideally have hands on experience of HPLC, and UV techniques
• Ideally have knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment and current Analytical techniques.

If you are looking for a entry level role into a GMP laboratory with a well-known pharmaceutical company, then please apply for this exceptional opportunity.

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