Production Scientist

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, pro-active individual to work as a Production Scientist within a well-established organisation, based in the Hertfordshire area.

Duties:

• Assisting in the manufacturing process of pharmaceutical products, including oral and topical medications, as well as cytotoxic drugs.
• Packaging and dispatching medicinal products for delivery to customers.
• Efficiently controlling stock and raw materials through manual stock checks.
• Maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when changes to production procedures are noted.
• Monitoring temperatures, devices, and equipment calibration within the laboratory.
• Documenting the booking in and dispatch of medicinal products.
• Handling customer inquiries and organizing stock on shelves.
• Processing orders using an in-house stock control system.
• Preparing dispensing worksheets, calculating quantities required for product preparation.
• Receiving, sampling, and testing raw materials, components, and reagents using analytical instrumentation.
• Comparing raw materials against their reference samples.
• Assisting the QA Department with maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Performing monthly QA tasks within the agreed timescale.
• Conducting daily and monthly equipment calibrations to ensure equipment is fit for its intended use.
• Performing clean room plating to ensure microbiological counts are within set limits.
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) guidelines along with SOPs to facilitate the day-to-day manufacture of bespoke and batched specials.
• Managing stock levels and ordering required raw materials, consumables, and reagents from approved suppliers.
• Verifying received certificates (CoAs, TSE certificates, WCs, GMP certificates, ISO certificates, and MSDSs).

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of industrial experience within biotechnology or a related industry.

To be considered for this position the production Scientist will need to demonstrate the following:

• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to write protocols and reports with minimum supervision.
• Must pay constant attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills required,

To apply for this position, candidates must be living in the UK and eligible to work.