QC Scientist

CK Group are recruiting for a QC Scientist to join a global healthcare provider to hospitals, clinics and homes, based in Nottingham on a contract basis for 12 months.

Salary:

• 16 per hour

QC Scientist Role:

• Support the business with onsiteQC analytical testing
• Conduct and document work to cGMP ensuring that projects are conducted in accordance with company procedures and the agreed timelines.
• To perform all laboratory work to a high degree of scientific rigour such that it willstand up to external scientific, legal or regulatory scrutiny

Your Background:

• Hold a BSc in a Scientific subject (Chemistry, Microbiology or Biology preferred) or equivalent working experience
• Experience within GMP/pharmaceutical laboratories would be a distinct advantage
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, management, suppliers and customers
• Knowledge of analytical testing methods including HPLC, GC, UV-VIS

Company: Our client is the world's number one drug development, delivery and supply partner.

Location: This role will be based at our clients site in Nottingham.

Apply: Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information, please contact the Key Accounts Team on 01438 870011 or email pharmacontracts@ckagroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52267.of various materials (in-process, raw material and finished products) via HPLC, NMR and GC

• Define analytical work required to allow accurate project planning and deliver results to plan
• To manage workload and project documentation to level suitable for external examination
• To assist in trouble shooting analytical methodology and plant process when required

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Qualified degree (BSc) level or equivalent in a Chemistry related vocation - essential, preferably higher (MSc / PhD)
• Proven hands on method development experience with HPLC, NMR and GC - essential
• Expertise in either HPLC, NMR or GC - essential
• Experience of liaisingdirectly with customers and/ or clients - essential
• Experienced analyst who is comfortable thinking outside the box
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in the above analytical chemistry techniques, and ideally with MS or ICP
• Good communication skills, flexibility and teamworking
• Experience gained within a GxP environment would be advantageous
• Sufficiently flexible to be able travel on business if required

Entitlement to work in the UK is essential. For more information or to apply for this Method Development Analytical Chemist position, please contact Victoria Walker on 01246 457702 or email vwalker@ckgroup.co.uk. Please quote reference 52273.e to the writing of collective bids.

• Begin to referee papers for external bodies.
• Participate effectively in activities to achieve engagement with research, and/or impact beyond academia.
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Criteria

Education, Experience & Achievements

Essential

• A relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbohydrate material science.
• Previous experience of independent research.
• Presentations at conferences and a track record of publications in respected journals or equivalent in the field.

Desirable

• Research experience in polysaccharide and their industrial applications.
• Involvementin packaging material research and development.
• Materials formulation and characterisation expertise.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication skills in English language.
• Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Initiative in planning research.
• Detailed subject knowledge in the area of research.
• Specialist knowledge and practical skills capable of leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area.
• High-level analytical skills.
• Full awareness of the ethical issues involved in their research work.

Desirable

• Project managementexperience.
• Team working skills.
• Communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learnin others.
• Ability to use initiative, and apply creativity, to solve problems that

Desirable

• A passion for making a positive impact on the environment especially in plastic waste.