Job Description
Laboratory Technician, Quality Control (One Year Fixed-Term Contract)
We are seeking an experienced Technician to join our Finished Products Team on a one-year fixed-term contract. The role involves conducting hands-on analyses (including HPLC and wet chemistry techniques) of finished products to meet regulatory requirements, supporting the Team Manager to ensure efficient sample throughput, and producing accurate data and reports in compliance with current procedures, SOPs, Health & Safety standards, and GMP/GLP principles.
About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)
Located in Brighton, UK, since 1979, Custom Pharma Services is a full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering tailored services from development to commercial manufacturing for clinical and commercial use. Specializing in Oral Solid Dosage forms, handling highly potent drugs and poorly bioavailable compounds, CPS provides a comprehensive resource with expert partnership, a molecule-first mentality, and a supportive, values-driven workplace environment.
As a QC Technician in our Finished Products team, you will:
1. Participate in the timely analysis of intermediate and finished products.
2. Ensure the authorization and output of accurate analytical data and reports, adhering to GMP/GLP principles.
3. Maintain and calibrate equipment, taking responsibility for specific groups of equipment.
4. Keep the QC laboratories organized, ensuring reagents and standards are available and controlled.
5. Apply systematic problem-solving approaches and participate in achieving site KPIs.
6. Improve adherence to customer quality requirements through GMP/GLP principles.
7. Propose ideas to enhance performance within your area of responsibility.
8. Use HPLC systems, including troubleshooting when necessary.
9. Support other teams such as Raw Materials, Development, and Stability, as well as Goods-In processes.
We would like to hear from you if your background, experience, and skills include:
* A degree in chemistry or a related science discipline.
* Experience with finished products and/or stability testing of solid dose pharmaceutical products, or similar.
* Previous experience in a QC or development environment within the pharmaceutical industry or GMP setting.
* HPLC experience.
* Knowledge of GMP and GLP.
* Familiarity with laboratory equipment, techniques, procedures, and documentation systems.
* Ability to plan and prioritize workload.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in following procedures.
* Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
* Good communication skills.
* Adaptability to changing priorities.
* Understanding of UK, EU, and other analytical regulations is a bonus.
Our benefits include:
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance (twice annual salary)
* Health plan with access to GPs and counseling services
* Ride to work scheme
* Subsidized gym membership
* Discount shopping portal
* Employee referral bonus of £1,000
* Values-based awards
Additional notes:
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
* A basic disclosure check will be required for successful candidates.
* This position is not suitable for student placement programs.
* Strictly no agencies.
Location: Moulscoomb, Brighton
Contract Type: 1 Year FT
Hours: Full time, 38.75 hours per week
Salary: £(phone number removed)
Experience in roles such as Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Quality Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Science Graduate, etc., is relevant.
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