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Position Summary

Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a QC Scientist to join the QC Separations Laboratory team on a 14 month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager, QC Separations they will manage analytical method transfers, validations and verifications, provide technical guidance to QC Separations laboratory analysts and coordinate training efforts for method transfer. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the needs of a routine biopharmaceutical drug product/drug substance release laboratory.

They will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the QC Separations team on the establishment of the laboratory procedures and practices, quality system elements, equipment qualifications, and day to day troubleshooting of analytical issues.

Technical expertise should include some of the following Biopharmaceutical analytical techniques: Size Exclusion Chromatography, Charged Aerosol detection, HIAC, Appearance, SDS-PAGE and peptide mapping. Experience with the following instrumentation and software would be an advantage: HPLC, UPLC and Empower.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager QC Separations, this position will have responsibility for the following:

·       Oversee analytical method transfers and manage investigations associated with the method transfers ensuring on time delivery

·       Co-ordinate local activities for multi-site analytical method co-validations

·       Review of corporate policies/directives and pharmacopoeia for laboratory compliance

·       Establish communication channels between all stakeholders to ensure visibility on end-to-end process

·       Troubleshooting of complex analytical and instrumentation issues

·       Monitor method, product trends and pro-actively address changes and anomalies

·       Represent the QC Separations function during audits on all technical topics including but not limited to out of specification investigations, method and product trends, method transfers etc.

·       Maintain oversight of and coordinate training efforts to ensure training numbers are sufficient to meet testing requirements.

·       Support the development and coaching of testing analysts

·       Author, review and approve test method, reports, risk assessments, SOPs.

·       Provide SME expertise, review and approval of deviations, lab investigations, change control, CAPA etc.

·       Review and approve technical documents for regulatory agency submissions and author responses to agency questions as required.

·       Leads and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.

·       Ensures all QC Separations related activities are completed in a safe and compliant manner

·       Builds and fosters strong relationships within the biologics quality and global quality network to drive compliance, strengthen quality systems and support company objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

·       A degree in a science, engineering or related discipline is essential along with extensive experience of analytical Testing in the pharmaceutical industry

·       Extensive knowledge of US and EMA GMP regulations and guidance.

Experience in analytical method transfers would be advantageous

·       Experience in GMP and GLP guidelines

·       Planning and organizing skills are required to plan, execute and manage resources against timelines and project commitments; must be able to adjust to changing priorities and a dynamic work environment.

Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail are essential

·       Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

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R1601000 : QC Scientist , Separations