Laboratory Instrumentation Specialist

Responsibilities

• Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:
• Maintaining Analytical Laboratory instrumentation in validated state to support testing activities in accordance with site schedules and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• The Instrumentation Specialist will lead troubleshooting activities and use external support as required to meet customer targets.
• Provides a preventative maintenance service to ensure functionality and a calibration service to maintain the instruments according to their working specifications.
• Ensures that all instruments are maintained in a validated state through a PM/PV schedule and ensuring that this schedule is adhered to by the Instrument group and contract vendors.
• Support the introduction of new technology and instrumentation to the site with a focus on Data Integrity principles.
• Responsible for the decommissioning of equipment as appropriate.
• Be part of a dynamic team responsible for Data Integrity requirements for all computerised and non computerised systems across all the laboratories.
• Aid in the resolution of issues that may arise during laboratory instrument qualification and use.
• Participate in assigned improvement projects.
• What skills you will need:
• In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
• Applications are invited from candidates who have a degree in Science (Chemistry, Physics or related Life Science) and/or relevant experience.
• Have knowledge of GMP standards
• Have knowledge Laboratory safety standards
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong documentation skills are required.
• Must be motivated, focused and technically strong.
• To perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• To maintain accurate records in compliance with GMP expectations
• To understand and internalise procedures relevant to GMP operations
• Technical lab skills (precision, etc)
• Communication - written, oral
• Team and interpersonal skills
• We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
• So, if you are ready to:
• Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world's leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.
• Required Skills:
• Preferred Skills:
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• Employee Status:
• Regular
• Relocatio

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory based Instrument Specialist With ultra-modern manufacturing facilities based we are one of the largest and most successful healthcare companies in the world specialising in the development, manufacture and distribution of a broad range of innovative products designed to improve human health. The Analytical Development and Commercialisation (ADC) department is responsible for all analytical support to the site. This involves testing of raw materials, Excipients, Components, intermediates, Drug Substance and Drug product. The position reports to the Laboratory Systems Lead. The position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals in a modern analytical laboratory using the most up to date technology and quality assurance procedures. The laboratory operates under Lean principles and employees the use of a wide variety of analytical techniques.

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