Based in Charnwood
A leading CMO company based in Charnwood is looking for an Equipment Technician to perform routine scheduled maintenance and calibration of scientific analytical equipment. The post holder will also troubleshoot scientific analytical equipment faults/breakdowns and support the validation of new scientific analytical equipment.
This role is offering a highly competitive salary based on experience and has a great benefits package including a bonus.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Calibrate and maintain the laboratory equipment according to internal procedures and conduct additional maintenance as required
- Responding to breakdowns in line with departmental turnaround times for repair
- Assist and / or carry out data integrity assessments within the Charnwood site and the wider Pharma Services business
- Accurately record and report to a high standard the completion of calibration and maintenance tasks
- Investigate equipment failures as instructed
- Liaise with external contractors to ensure timely completion of external calibrations and review / approval of contractor supplied documentation
- Maintain the pharmaceutical environment within the laboratory in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Review results of testing carried out by other Equipment Technicians and external contractors
- Assist in maintaining and creation of documentation within the laboratory
- Assist in the validation of new scientific analytical equipment
Required Essential:
- A-Levels (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics
- Extensive experience in calibrating or repairing scientific analytical equipment, e.g., HPLC/UPLC’s
- Significant experience in Gas Chromatography and Karl Fischer troubleshooting & Repair
- Extensive Experience Diagnosing & Troubleshooting instrument faults
- Experience of working in a GMP/Laboratory environment
- Experience with laboratory CDS
Desirable Requirements:
- BSc (or equivalent) in a Science Subject or an Engineering Subject
- Experience of liaising with external contractors
- Experience calibrating and troubleshooting Waters, Agilent and Shimadzu HPLC/UPLC’s GC Agilent 7890 Metrohm KF
- Experience with Empower
- Ability to write SOP’s and other quality documentation
- Proven ability to carry out validation activities
- Previous experience of carrying out data integrity assessments
Competencies:
Results driven - Delivers results on time, within constraints and in line with company policy and procedure and organisational strategy. Demonstrates a continuous drive for quality and a commitment to excellence.
Proactive mindset - Analyses and uses experience and logical methods to make sound decisions which solve difficult problems. Seeks practical/workable and innovative methods to deliver solutions.
Leader - Promotes a clear vision and mission. Acts as a positive role model for the organisation, fostering a climate of teamwork and development
Customer focused - Strives to exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customer; acts with customers in mind and values the importance of providing high-quality customer service
Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively. Promotes the exchange of ideas and information across the organisation. Fosters dialogue to ensure everyone understands what is going on.
If you are a result driven and proactive individual, who communicates well and has a customer focus then please don’t hesitate to apply or reach out to me via email or phone:
Email – Jay.baylis@nextphaserecruitment.com
Phone – 01403216216