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Job description

The post holder will carry out the routine sampling, inspection and testing of incoming materials to approved specifications for manufacturing operations on site as required. The post holder will also participate in routine water testing on site, in compliance with approved regulations for water being produced for use in sterile pharmaceutical products..

Responsibilities

• To work under the direct supervision of the Lab Senior Analyst who reports to the QC Laboratory Manager.
• To be capable of using all the analytical equipment within the Quality Control Laboratory in a competent and careful manner.
• To perform incoming goods analysis based on documented analytical methods and procedures.
• To analyse to the appropriate test specification all Starting Materials and any other routine and non-routine analysis required in the laboratory.
• To ensure all products are properly status labelled.
• To implement calibrations of laboratory equipment and to ensure that all such equipment is maintained in good working order.
• To ensure all bench reagents and volumetric solutions are prepared as described in documented procedures and have been standardised where necessary.
• To routinely test site water samples to monitor and track production of Water for Injection use in manufacture of Sterile Pharmaceutical products
• To routinely test for particulate matter in sterile pharmaceutical finished product as a release test for commercial product.
• To maintain neat and accurate analysis records.
• Organise the sampling and storage of Retain Samples.
• To contribute to process improvement initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for the protection and well-being of other company personnel and minimise environmental impact.
• Understand the company's Health & Safety Policy and follow all company procedures.
• Report all accidents or any unsafe conditions in the work-place that they are aware of to Management and also maintain in a good state of repair all protective clothing and equipment.
• The role will require lifting of samples and bags that weigh up to 25kg in a warehouse setting, so a general level of strength and fitness would be advantageous.
• Ensure training has been received in relation to specific duties and that all training is documented in training records.
• Conform to the company's Absence Policy and to adhere to Absence Procedures.
• Report any out-of-specification results to their direct Line Manager.
• Escalate any issues with materials availability or stock discrepancy to direct Line Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Secondary education in a science related subject
• Ability to carry out job/carry up to 25kg bags/cartons
• Experience working in a laboratory with a good knowledge of cGLP
• Experience in working with sampling plans
• Effective communication skills
• Be able to recognise and escalate issue with materials availability
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workloads based on demands

Desirable Skills

• Degree in chemistry or a closely-related subject
• Experience of use and execution of USP and Ph Eur methodology
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and calibration of equipment
• Knowledge, use and maintenance of, FTIR, TOC, pH and Conductivity testing

Further Information

Work time: 8.30am - 5pm to be confirmed. For more information please call our Ballymena office on 028 2542 0140 ask for Roisin or email Roisin.Kelly@industrialtemps.com Industrial Temps is an equal opportunities employer.