Associate Technical Specialist

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Technical Specialist - Process Sciences.  The Process Sciences team are a non-GMP group in the Technical Operations department.  Process Sciences are responsible for providing inline technical support to Drug Substance manufacturing processes, whilst also providing technical support to process development and commercialisation teams.   

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Good knowledge of protein chemistry and analytical techniques such as HPLC.
• Perform laboratory experiments required to deliver on project timelines.
• Support Analytical troubleshooting within the lab.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including method optimisation and troubleshooting.
• Support lab scale process optimisation activities.
• Preparation of documentation associated with the projects in accordance with GDP (good documentation practice) and site procedures.
• Lead and Participate in cross-functional problem solving teams for troubleshooting, and investigations.
• Qualification of laboratory equipment and small scale process equipment.
• Prepare, review and approval of technical documents, procedures, metrics, etc.
• Lead and participate in process performance monitoring activities

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• MSc/BSc. qualification (Science)
• At least 2 years’ experience in an analytical/ lab scale process development role or an analytical/process development group.
• Good knowledge of protein chemistry and analytical techniques such as HPLC
• High level written and verbal communications with advanced PC skills.
• Demonstrated ability to fully realize improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, problem solving teams etc.
• Stakeholder management of multiple decision makers, corporate colleagues, cross functional teams.

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Requisition ID:R284025