We are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst, working within the Method Development team at our campus in Milton Park, Abingdon, UK.
Role: QC Analyst I
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week 0900 - 1700, Monday - Friday
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon, UK
Aptuit is a member company of Evotec, a global Pharmaceutical business. Evotec covers all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry’s need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development. The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases and fibrosis.
Working within the PRD team supporting chemistry development and implementing/developing new methodology to allow support of GMP processing. Development and analysis will be required over a wide range of techniques, including HPLC (area%; assays; MS); GC (area%; solvents); standard pharmacopoeia methodology (FTIR, NMR, XRPD and Karl Fischer etc.). You will have the opportunity to work on varied projects using a variety of techniques, ideally utilising your experience gained in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
As part of the wider integrated team, your role is integral to ensuring that Aptuit produces work of the highest quality. Experience in carrying out the following analytical techniques is essential to this role: HPLC (area%; assays); GC (area%); standard pharmacopoeia methodology at an intermediate level (NMR and Karl Fischer etc.). Experience in a method development environment would be advantageous.
Qualifications, Competences and Abilities for the Role
* Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or other related discipline.
* Excellent time management and prioritisation capabilities. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge of GMP and other regulatory requirements relevant to an analytical environment required.
* Prior experience of method development is a distinct advantage.
* An understanding of Empower (CDS System) and the ability to use it to capture and process data would be beneficial.
* Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications.
* Highly detail-oriented with an organised approach to work.
* Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated successful planning and organisational skills.
* Able to interact effectively and positively with all internal departments.
* Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
* Flexible and adaptable problem-solving skills.
We Offer a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
* Pension on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions start at 6% employee and employer, Evotec will match up to 7.5%.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme.
* Life assurance at four times your annual base salary.
* Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services.
* Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period.
* Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
* Excellent career progression opportunities within the company; we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
Onsite Facilities
* Onsite parking.
* Subsidised canteen.
* Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service.
If you are interested in this role, apply NOW – please upload your up-to-date CV and covering letter to Workday via our website, careers page.
ENG: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.
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