Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
We aim to be the most competitive and the most productive service organization in the world. Our core competencies in inspection, verification, testing and certification are being continuously improved to be best-in-class. They are at the heart of what we are.
Job Description
- Job Title: QC Scientist
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job Location: Deeside
- Salary: From £21,000
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Working as part of the QC department, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting GMP analytical testing of in-process, finished products and stability samples in line with business targets and priorities. The role is integral to the compliant release and shelf life extension of our client’s finished product ranges.
Key Accountabilities;
- Perform all testing procedures for the release and stability evaluation of finished products (including HPLC, KF, and Dissolution activities)
- Review and verify the work of fellow scientists to ensure correct procedures have been followed
- Support the purchase laboratory equipment and supplies from approved suppliers
- Booking in laboratory samples, reagents and consumables
- Ordering and accurate reporting of Batch Analytical Records, Data tables and Certificates of analysis
- Ensure stock resources are maintained to ensure timelines are adhered to, and to order consumables when required
- Observing and complying with Good Manufacturing Compliance (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have practical experience in a similar role within a GMP laboratory and will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) ideally within Chemistry or a similar scientific discipline
You’ll be process-orientated with a high level of attention to detail and strong observation skills and have excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong working relationships, especially within a team.
In addition, the successful candidate will also bring;
- An awareness of GMP requirements or experience working in a regulated industry
- The ability to manage and prioritise workloads to deliver to strict deadlines, with an understanding of the necessity to deliver projects on time whilst meeting the expectations of a client
- A logical, scientific approach to challenges/development activities
Additional Information
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