Senior Laboratory Analyst Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Laboratory Analyst to join our team.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in analytical sciences, with a focus on quality control operations. They will be responsible for executing analytical procedures, maintaining relevant SOPs, and ensuring compliance with current corporate specifications and cGMP's.
Key Responsibilities:
* Executing analytical procedures in accordance with current corporate specifications and cGMP's
* Maintaining relevant SOPs
* BUILDING / MAINTAINING QCL DIGITAL SYSTEMS IN COLLABORATION WITH SITE AND EXTERNAL DIGITAL TEAMS
* REPORTING RESULTS INTO A COMPUTER STORAGE SYSTEM (LIMS), AS WELL AS PERFORMING TESTING USING AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
* INVOLVED IN THE QUALIFICATION OF ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND IN THEIR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
* DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION OF NEW METHODOLOGIES, AS PART OF NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS OR PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES
* RECOGNIZING ATYPICAL ASSAY BEHAVIOR AND NORMALLY ENCOUNTERED EQUIPMENT FAILURE
* INVOLVED IN DEVIATION INVESTIGATIONS AND WILL RECORD ANY ERRORS ENCOUNTERED, AS PER PROCEDURES AND TRAINING
* FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES AND INVOLVED IN INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AS REQUIRED
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Hons BSc in Analytical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology) with a minimum of 3 years pharmaceutical experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of quality control operations with an emphasis on techniques such as immunoassays, quantitative PCR, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and spectroscopy
* Proficiency in the use of multiple instrument platforms (e.g. Agilent, Beckman Coulter, Sciex, Molecular Devices, Applied Bioscience, etc.) and associated software applications (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Empower, Accuseq LIMS / LES systems)
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from the ground up
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Professional development and growth opportunities
Others:
* Candidates must be able to travel for familiarization and training as required
* May be required to work on a shift basis depending on production support needs