Quality Control Lab Technician

Kindeva Drug Delivery is a global pharmaceutical contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) business, where we combine life enhancing drugs with state-of-the-art inhalers to provide customers and patients with top quality respiratory devices. Our role as a Contract Manufacturer is one we are incredibly proud of and is one which allows us to be at the forefront of new manufacturing technologies and processes. Due to significant changes in the marketplace, Kindeva is currently going through a period of substantial growth and we are looking for a Quality Control Lab Technician to join our Loughborough team.

Role Overview:

Rotating between Kindeva's investigations and analytical teams, this role will be responsible for the testing of pharmaceutical raw materials (including components), intermediates, and finished products for batch release, stability, development studies, and customer complaints in line with site procedures. The successful candidate will represent the department as required to include external customers and regulators and provide support and technical guidance for other members of the team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Safety: Knowledge and application of current safety regulations (e.g., CoSHH) as applicable to laboratory functions.
• GMP: Follow the 10 rules of GMP. Work to appropriate laboratory systems, standards, and procedures (data recording, labelling, investigation, and calibration procedures). Complete analytical documentation including the input of results onto the LIMS system. Awareness of current regulatory standards as applicable to laboratory functions. Champion GMP / GLP standards and principles and maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Analytical Testing: Perform analytical testing using methods to meet scheduled timelines. Perform new test methods and techniques once full training has been received. Provide support / technical expertise to resolve problems with analytical testing. Complete preliminary investigations and full-scale investigations.
• Product, Equipment & Process Knowledge: Knowledge of pharmaceutical products and testing. Develop an understanding of the tests carried out and their impact on the products / materials. Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment. Support continuous improvement activities within own group. Participate as a team member for Group CI projects as appropriate.
• Audits: Communicate with auditors/general employee expectations during an audit. Present answers to audit questions to an auditor during an internal audit.
• Time Management: Have a basic understanding of the resources required to perform laboratory-based activities. Create basic project plans to detail activities and proposed timelines for laboratory/function-based activities. Develop an understanding of project planning tools used within Kindeva.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Skills & Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience of testing within a Pharmaceutical or similar laboratory environment.
• BTEC HND qualified within a Science-based or similar field.
• Previous experience working with GLP, GMP, Specifications, and Test Methods is preferable.
• Ideally have hands-on experience of HPLC, UV techniques, and GLC experience.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements, testing equipment, and current analytical techniques is desirable.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office software.

Key Capabilities:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious, and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

What we offer:

• Attractive compensation package.
• Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
• Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
• Flexible working hours (not to be included for shift working).
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Additional information:

Location: Derby Road, Loughborough. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva Drug Delivery, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide. Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.