Quality Control Lab Technician

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Role Overview

In this role you will be responsible for the testing & investigation of pharmaceutical raw materials (including components), intermediates and finished products for batch release, stability, development studies and customer complaints in line with the site procedures.

You will play a key part in representing the department with our external customers and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of current safety regulations (e.g., CoSHH) as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Work to appropriate laboratory systems, standards and procedures.
• Complete analytical documentation including the input of results onto the LIMS system.
• Awareness of current regulatory standards as applicable to laboratory functions.
• Champion GMP/GLP standards and principles and maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Perform analytical testing using methods to meet scheduled timelines.
• Provide support/technical expertise to resolve problems with analytical testing.
• Complete preliminary investigations, and complete full-scale investigations.
• Develop an understanding of the tests carried out and their impact on the products/materials.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement activities within own group.
• Communicate with auditors/general employee expectations during an audit.
• Have a basic understanding of the resources required to perform laboratory-based activities.
• Create basic project plans to detail activities and proposed timelines for laboratory/function-based activities.

Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years' experience of testing within a Pharmaceutical or similar laboratory environment.
• BTEC HND qualified within a Science based or similar field
• Previous experience working with GLP, GMP, Specifications and Test Methods is preferable.
• Ideally have hands on experience of HPLC, and UV techniques and GLC experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment and current analytical techniques is desirable.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office software.

Key Capabilities

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach
• Take a positive approach to own training and development
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently

What we Offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional Information

Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer