Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), part of Kedrion, is seeking a Chemistry Analyst for a 6-month fixed term contract at the Elstree, Herts site. Join our Quality department and make a difference by ensuring quality standards are met through sample testing and adherence to GMP principles.
As a Chemistry Analyst at BPL, you'll play a vital role in the Quality Laboratory function. Your responsibilities include sample testing, following SOPs, BPL Policies, and GMP guidelines. Experience in a lab setting, especially in a GMP environment with pipettes and UV, is desirable. Knowledge of LIMS or similar systems is a plus, along with some experience in deviations and investigations.
If you are driven, eager to contribute, and have a background in lab work, we want to hear from you! Take this opportunity to showcase your skills and grow professionally in a dynamic environment. Join us at Bio Products Laboratory and be a part of our commitment to quality and excellence.
This job is on a double days’ shift - Monday to Friday only, 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, rotating weekly.
Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.
Duties & Responsibilities -
- To perform a wide variety of testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, BPL policies and GMP.
- Responsible for preparing reagents, standards and control samples and contribute to general laboratory housekeeping duties.
- To promptly report any deviations, out-of-specification / limits results. To assist where required with investigations.
- To read, collate, report and archive results using defined documentation and computer systems.
- To ensure equipment used is clean, calibrated and maintained. Perform system suitability checks where required
- To assist with the calibration or validation of laboratory equipment and automated systems.
- Ensure good stock control.
- To operate a variety of instrumentation and computer software packages intended for data analysis, collation and other related applications (e.g. LIMS).
- To make recommendations for documentation revision.
- Undertaking administrative activities.
- To organise own assigned working activities. To be responsible for reporting issues or delays to next line management.
- To identify continuous improvement initiatives.
- To attend meetings as required.
- To participate in the receipt of audits from internal (BPL) and external sources, ensuring own work area is audit ready at all times.
- To adhere to record and data integrity requirements, as per BPL polices.
- To perform any other aspects of laboratory testing and support the objectives of the department as required.
Health & Safety
- Follow the BPL Health & Safety policy and guidelines. Bring any risks or issue to the attention of your manager or the SHE department. Focus on improving Health and Safety at all times
- To observe laboratory health and safety instructions regarding the use of personal protective clothing and equipment, and contribute to the development and improvement of safer working practices. To assist in generating risk assessments.
Policies
- Work in accordance with relevant BPL Policies
Project Management
- Assist is projects as and when required (including but not limited to; testing of samples, preparation of components, reporting of results, etc.)
Skills & experience to help you within the role –
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry
- Capacity to grasp concepts easily;
- Computer literate – competent in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular word and excel at an intermediate level.
- Attention to detail – Able to ensure high levels of quality are achieved.
- Communication skills – Able to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers peers and clients.
- Works in a logical and systematic manner.
- Practical laboratory skills
- Experience of working in a laboratory environment
- Understanding of GMP/GLP.
- Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, both within a laboratory and across pharmaceutical processes.
- Knowledge of laboratory SOPs and ability to revise and write new procedures.
- Understanding of knowledge of laboratory operations and practical work.
- Knowledge of stock control and budgeting in own area
- Experience is using analytical equipment and pipettes
- Experience writing reports
- Able to work effectively with others
In return we offer -
We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Employee assistance programme
- My Healthy Advantage phone app
- Virtual GP
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsided canteen
BPL is based in Borehamwood, in a secure campus surrounded by natural beauty, greenery, lakes and wildlife. To be part of our brilliant team, please apply today.
Please apply today for immediate consideration.