Quality Control Lab Analyst

Location: Angus, Scotland DD10 8EA

Duration: 12 months

There may be scope for shifts later, so please check if they are open to shift work but for now days i.e. 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM.

Previous employment in a Quality Control lab or equivalent with a suitable level of competency in a range of analytical techniques e.g. chromatography and classical tests.

The quality team exists to deliver effective and efficient support services to the client Montrose site. The Quality Laboratory team manages operational quality laboratory activities for the client’s Montrose site in a safe, compliant and efficient way.

The purpose of the quality analyst role is to ensure that:

• Day-to-day and routine analysis is completed in an effective and timely manner.
• Interface with other parts of the quality directorate to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of products from the site.
• Support interfaces with other client’s Montrose departments to ensure effectiveness for all parties.
• Significant quality or compliance issues are escalated through the appropriate management lines and/or management processes.
• Utilization of all performance management to ensure continuous improvement to efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Work as part of a high-performing team responsible for carrying out routine analysis on IPC, raw materials, manufactured and stability samples using classical and chromatographic techniques as appropriate.
• Provide an effective analytical service for the analysis of non-routine samples and assist in troubleshooting production problems.
• Live the client’s values and meet expectations to ensure tasks are carried out with integrity, a positive attitude and a willingness to work across boundaries to optimize efficiencies and reduce waste.
• Be actively involved in activities required for the effective running of the quality laboratory, including the review and preparation of procedures e.g. LSOP’s, validation reviews, COSHH and risk assessments, and client’s Production System (GPS) improvement activities.
• Work to current Good Laboratory Practice (cGLP) in a highly-regulated environment, following defined procedures (LSOP’s, GSOP’s and other applicable documentation).
• Be actively involved in various audit teams e.g. GMP, 5S and self-inspection audits.
• Support continuous improvement using GPS tools and value for every pound principles.
• Be actively involved in the capability building of staff, including training others in analytical techniques and being trained in new techniques.
• Work in a safe and compliant manner and actively support processes designed to ensure the safe, compliant operation of the laboratories as per order fulfilment requirements.
• Meet requirements of site strategy including ZIP’s, ZAP’s and no overdue quality metrics.
• Own, prioritize and complete deviation management, planned and unplanned change management and improvement actions in a professional and timely manner.
• Support other analysis at client’s Montrose as directed by the Quality Laboratory Leader.