QC Associate

Title:

QC Associate

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a QC Associate to join our Analytics Team. This position is offered on a 12m Fixed Term Contract basis at our Wrexham, North Wales manufacturing site reports directly to the QC Process Leader – QC Analytics.

The successful applicant will have strong experience in technical competency and knowledge of laboratory testing, to be able to support investigations and contribute to solution finding; demonstrating sound understanding of pharmacopoeia requirements.

Ability to work without close supervision; be able to represent the department in cross functional teams and as a project team member. Perform departmental tasks at the associate level as defined within the QC analytical skills matrix.

Maintain compliance to laboratory procedures, lead by example and work accurately within expected timelines to attain ‘right first time’.

Ipsen is a rapidly growing global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care with sales growth of 21.1%. Ipsen aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life through differentiated and innovative medicines in oncology, neurosciences and rare diseases.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The QC Associate will include:

Analytical sampling and testing:

• Perform Analytical testing of drug products and for the purposes of batch release and stability assessment

• Perform sampling of drug products for the purposes of batch release and stability testing.

• Perform and report analysis of customer complaint samples, raw material samples, utility samples and non-routine samples

Maintenance of Equipment and laboratory:

• Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with company policies

• Perform Regular stock checks on all samples and reagents within the control of the QC Analytical department

Co-ordination and training:

• Initiate and perform training of test methods as required

• Support laboratory equipment projects e.g. procurement, installation, validation and decommissioning

Continuous Improvement:

• Be proficient in reviewing lab methods against current pharmacopoeia and licence requirements to ensure ongoing compliance

• Perform internal inspections within the QC Analytical Department to ensure ongoing compliance and implement improvements.

Works within GMP/ EHS requirements:

• To perform assigned tasks whilst always adhering to current GMP requirements.

• Report any compliance concerns to your line-manager or Quality Assurance Compliance.

Skills, Experience & Education:

In return, you will bring:

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Biochemistry, minimum HND or relevant experience

• Experience within a laboratory or cGMP production environment

If you think this sounds like the right opportunity for you then don’t wait, apply today and become part of the team improving the lives of patients globally! #LI-Onsite

To all agencies: please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Ipsen in relation to this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Ipsen via email or any form of communication/method will be deemed the sole property of Ipsen, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Ipsen for this position and a valid agreement with Ipsen is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Ipsen agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.