Career vacancies

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Analytical Method Development Scientist to join our dynamic team.

We are looking for someone with strong expertise in method development and validation of biochemistry and chemistry analytical techniques including spectroscopy, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, chromatography, GC as examples.

You will have experience of the application of ICH Q2 guidelines and regulatory requirements in method development and validation within the pharmaceutical industry.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach, bringing a professional, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset.

You will be involved in the following:

• Developing and validating analytical methods in line with ICH Q2 guidelines and familiarised with other guidelines
• Utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation for method development and troubleshooting
• Solving complex analytical problems with a proactive and solution-driven approach
• Ensuring high-quality data generation and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating across teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement

This is a site-based role

We are looking for a Sterility Assurance Officer to provide expert sterility assurance guidance and support across manufacturing, production and engineering operations at our Worthing sites.

We are looking for someone with experience in a manufacturing, testing or QA environment and you must have experience within steriles manufacturing.

You will be a confident communicator, able to provide training and guidance and raise any issues where applicable.

We are looking for someone with experience of leading quality improvement projects who is able to apply their knowledge of GxP regulations and guidance to the role.

You will be involved in the following:

• Providing support for IMP manufacture as required
• Training, supporting and advancing standards and understanding of aseptic behaviours
• Providing support and guidance for Compliance improvement projects / continuous improvement
• Promoting, encouraging and championing the good aseptic behaviours essential for the manufacture of sterile pharmaceuticals
• Leading and supporting Non-Conformance / Complaint / OOX investigations (including GEMBA and write ups)
• Providing support for CAPA actions and Change Control actions
• Providing support for Risk Assessments and Quality Risk Management projects
• Supporting and driving improvements for the Sterility Assurance program
• Compiling environmental monitoring trend reports for presentation in various reports and forums.
• Supporting the self-inspection / internal audit schedule in the area(s)
• Providing quality metrics relevant to the area(s)
• Providing support for shutdowns and new equipment, e.g. validation review, snagging, and GxP advice and guidance with a focus on Sterility Assurance
  
  

We are looking for a QA Release Officer to provide quality guidance and support for manufacturing, production and packaging operations.

You will be experienced within a similar role having gained this experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a GMP environment.

You will be able to manage a number of batch releases and be flexible to changing priorities.

We are looking for someone with good report writing skills who has a knowledge of basic statistical tools and methods.

You will be involved in the following:

• Ensuring timely review of all bulk, finished product and specifics batch documentation for release
• Provide Quality guidance in support of site operations
• Review of non-conformances
• Effectively manage the batch release process to ensure product is released in a timely manner
• Review production records before QP release to ensure issues are highlighted/resolved promptly
• Release of named patient products
• Perform sample receipt and review
• Generate certificates
• Complete documentation and filing activities
• Provide QA input at meetings and for projects or as and when required
• Escalate issues to the QP’s as and when required
• Provide training on QA related topics across the business as and when required
• Provide QA metrics and/or data as required
• Perform, or assist with audits as required
• Liaise with other departments to risk assess and monitor the effect of changes in processes and/or working practices
• QA preparation, review and/or issue of documents as required
• Support QA systems in terms of change control and customer complaints when required.

This is a site-based role.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to work within our QC Chemistry Lab. You will provide support for a team of QC Chemistry Scientists. Your main duties will include the daily setup and preparation of the laboratory for routine tasks and analytical tests, and the regular maintenance of the laboratory and equipment to ensure it is kept to the required standards and state of readiness.

This is an entry level role, and we would be happy to receive applications from those who have a keen interest in science but would like to gain experience in the workplace, and also from those who may not have a degree.

We are looking for a real team player who is flexible and will work closely with the QC Chemistry teams to ensure that there are zero delays in testing activity by providing excellent all-round support to the team to deliver their activities.

You will be involved in the following:

• Daily Calibration/Verification of laboratory equipment (e.g. balances, pH meters, pipettes)
• Preparation of laboratory reagents in accordance with SOP’s and SAM’s
• Management of QC Chemistry inventory (including ordering)
• Sampling of chemical and allergen raw materials, in accordance with approved procedures
• Coordination of routine external maintenance activities for QC equipment
• Receipt, booking in and management of laboratory testing samples via the LIMS system
• Organisation and disposal of laboratory waste
• Maintaining laboratory housekeeping tasks
• Maintenance of the cleanliness of laboratories (including coordination of glassware washing)
• Preparation and coordination of despatch of samples for external analysis
• Supporting the QC Admin with administrator tasks, as required

This is a site-based role with a salary of £26,230 per annum 

We are looking for an experienced QC Microbiology Scientist to work as part of the team delivering QC testing activities with a particular focus on Environmental Monitoring (~70% of the role).

You will have a relevant Microbiology related qualification and have gained practical microbiology experience within a lab.

The role has a GMP focus and you must be comfortable with changing priorities whilst maintaining lab compliance at all times.

You will be involved in the following:

• Performing environmental monitoring of the Classified Areas to support manufacturing
• Performing routine analytical testing on raw and source materials following Pharmacopeia
• Preparing and testing samples in support of in process monitoring for production
• Preparing reagents and solutions for use in analysis
• Performing routine analytical testing of finished products for the purposes of release in accordance with the standard analytical methods and the weekly test schedule
• Performing any additional analysis in support of development projects or as part of investigations for out of specifications/out of expectations
• Entering data onto the LIMS system
• Acting as checker for analyst methods and test results and validate in LIMS

Laboratory support

• Supporting and training colleagues in analytical methods as required
• Assisting with laboratory equipment validation
• Assisting with investigation of OOS and deviations after undertaking the appropriate training
• Appropriately raising and reporting any potential or confirmed OOS and deviations and notify the relevant departments
• Undertaking and completing tasks such as Root Cause Analysis, NC report writing or laboratory Hypothesis investigation in order to determine a suitable root cause for a deviation or OOS (if applicable)
• Performing bench freeze on all carried out analysis/testing
• Performing and reporting assay and product trending
• Undertaking the drafting, completion and checking of SAMs, risk assessments or SOPs as and when required, which aid in the training of personnel in the laboratory
• Liaising with various departments within the company, such as Production and Planning to deliver updates on testing and raise any concerns or issues that arise that may affect scheduling and product release