Apprentice, Analytical Services in Loughborough

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

The Kindeva site in Loughborough manufactures and packages pharmaceutical and medical products in various forms. In this role you will be working as part of the Analytical Services team, responsible for the testing and development of new pressurised metered dose inhalation pharmaceutical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing compliant with GMP regulations, delivering to plan on time in full.
• Input into protocol design to deliver robust data and outcomes whilst working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time.
• Highlight any instrumentation or product issues to supervisor.
• Support appropriate laboratory investigations to identify root cause and disposition action.
• Support the operation of specific functional tasks and activities in line with project requirements.
• Ensure that the quality of the data generated is fit for purpose and all data are appropriately evaluated.
• Establish clear communication channels with other teams within the department.
• Work in a manner consistent with baseline expectations with particular focus on Safety and GxP.
• Participate in safety initiatives within the group.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping.
• Establish Continuous Improvement as part of “normal” everyday work.
• Monitor self-performance against set targets.
• Capture best practices and learnings.
• Strive for on time in full performance in every activity and to minimise the cost of poor quality.

Safety

• Promote a “safety first” culture and environment.
• Raise and report any safety incident as required.
• Complete Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) closures on time in full.

Skills & Experience

• Desirable to have relevant laboratory experience in academia or industry.
• Desirable to understand basic Analytical Chemistry.
• Desirable to understand Analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and GC.
• Desirable to understand basic statistics and the ability to interpret data and make decisions.
• Have a good understanding of the principles of GMP and GcLP and safe working practices.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications/Requirements

• All applicants must be 18 or older and must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Applicants should have a minimum (or predicted minimum) of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BCC), with one being chemistry or an equivalent scientific discipline.
• Applicants should have GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• Other equivalent qualifications (e.g. BTEC diploma/extended diploma in a scientific discipline) will be considered on an individual basis.

Requirements of the Apprenticeship

Alongside work-based learning, you’ll study towards your BSc (Hons) Chemical Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. You will be given one day per week (day-release) to complete University work. Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the university, as well as a two-day mini-residential in the first year. They will also attend a week-long residential at the campus once a year. Applicants must be able to make travel arrangements to and from Manchester (i.e., driving or take public transport).

Key Capabilities

• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Work efficiently under pressure, using own initiative and discretion.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrate good organisational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
• Ability to generate ideas, identify improvements and implement as required.
• To demonstrate a positive image and always reflect professionalism.
• Always maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Champion data integrity and a right first-time culture.

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.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 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.
• Wellness programmes.
• Employee recognition program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discount and cashback at many retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough

We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva, we look 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.